Ingredients

2 1/2 cups white wine vinegar 

1 1/2 cups water 

2 tablespoons coarse salt 

2 tablespoons sugar 

1 bay leaf 

3 whole cloves 

1 teaspoon celery seeds 

2 celery stalks, peeled and sliced on the bias into 1-inch pieces 

1/2 head cauliflower, core removed and separated into florets 

1 small yellow onion, quartered lengthwise and halved crosswise 

2 serrano chiles sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch-wide pieces 

Preparation

Combine the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, bay leaf, cloves, and celery seeds in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.

Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid.