Cauliflower Chow-Chow - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into small florets (discard stalk parts of cauliflower)
• 6 ribs celery cut diagonally
• 2 shallots thinly sliced
• 2 carrots julienned
• 1 large red bell pepper finely diced
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt divided
• 16 ounces cider vinegar
• 16 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cloves
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
• 2 teaspoons allspice
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper