Old-Fashioned Mustard Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add cauliflower and onions; cook 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain; plunge into an ice-water bath.
4. 4
   Drain.
5. 5
   Remove onion peels.
6. 6
   Add 3/4 cup water, vinegar, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) to pan; bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Combine remaining 1/4 cup water and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture to vinegar mixture; cook 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
9. 9
   Remove pan from heat. Stir in onion mixture and cucumbers. Cool to room temperature.
10. 10
    Place in an airtight container; cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.