Pickled Mirlitons New Orleans

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Course : Cajun
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 24
 

Ingredients:

6 medium mirlitons
6 cloves garlic -- peeled
1 1/2 quarts red wine vinegar
1 quart water
1 cup salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup white mustard seed
 

Preparation:

1. Wash, peel and cut mirlitons into strips. 2. Pack into sterilized jars. 3. Put garlic clove in each jar. 4. Mix together remaining ingredients in saucepan; bring to boil. 5. Pour over mirlitons in jars; seal at once. 6. Best if stored several weeks before using.