6 lb Green Tomatoes
3 Med. Onions
4 tb Pickling Salt
5 Thin Slices Lemon
3/4 c Sweet Red Pepper *
1 1/2 c Brown Sugar
1 1/2 c Vinegar
2 ts White Peppercorns
2 ts Whole Allspice
2 ts Whole Cloves
2 ts Celery Seeds
2 ts Mustard Seeds
2 ts Dry Mustard
* Fresh red sweet pepper should be finely chopped.
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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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