Green tomato relish ii

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
6 pounds Green Tomatoes
3 eaches Med. Onions
4 tablespoons Pickling Salt
5 eaches Thin Slices Lemon
¾ cup Sweet Red Pepper *
1½ cup Brown Sugar
1½ cup Vinegar
2 teaspoons White Peppercorns
2 teaspoons Whole Allspice
2 teaspoons Whole Cloves
2 teaspoons Celery Seeds
2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds
2 teaspoons Dry Mustard

Directions

* Fresh red sweet pepper should be finely chopped.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- Wash and core the tomatoes; peel the onions. Slice the tomatoes and onions thinly, mix with the salt and let stand overnight. In the morning drain thoroughly. Put the tomatoes and onions in a large kettle and add the lemon slices, pepper, sugar, vinegar, and the spices and mustard tied in a bag.

Bring to a boil and cook for about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Discard the spice bag and turn the relish into hot jars. Seal at once. Makes 4 Quarts.

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