Dissolve salt in cold water. Pour over prepared vegetables. Let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place.
Drain thoroughly.
Add spices, hot red pepper and sugar to vinegar; boil 3 min.
Add vegetables; simmer for 5 min.
Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Remove air bubbles.
Adjust caps.
Process 15 min. in boiling water bath.