Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
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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 |
* 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.