2-3 eggplants (washed and roughly chopped - no need to peel)
1 cauliflower head (chopped into small 1 inch pieces)
16 oz bag of baby carrots (chopped into small 1/2 inch pieces)
1 celery bunch (leaves removed, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
1 cilantro bunch (chopped finely)
12 small whole green chili peppers (we use Serrano chili)
12 garlic cloves (kept whole)
32ozapple cider vinegar (divided)
1/2 Tbsp turmeric
salt to taste
Instructions
Cook the eggplant in 1 cup of water and 3 cups of apple cider vinegar in a medium pot on medium heat for about 1 hour. The eggplant should be cooked and tender. Take off heat, and let the eggplant and vinegar mixture cool. Then mash the cooled eggplant in the pot with a masher. Set aside.
Mix in a large bowl all the vegetables. Add the mashed eggplant/vinegar mixture. Add the remaining apple cider vinegar. Add 1 cup water. Add the salt and turmeric. Mix well.
Transfer to individual mason jars. Close the lid tightly. We recommend letting the jars sit at room temperature for at least 4 days for the flavors to blend before using. Store in the refrigerator thereafter.