Green Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 lbs. green tomatoes, cored and quartered
• 1 1/2 lbs. yellow onions, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 lb. green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/4 c. salt
• 3 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. mustard seed
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp whole cloves
• 1 tbsp ground allspice
• 2 c. white cider vinegar

Directions

Chop tomatoes, onions and peppers finely (best done in food processor, but blender can be used). Pour into large bowl; stir in salt. Cover and chill 8 hours. Spoon mix into a colander lined with cheesecloth and let drain. Combine tomato mix, sugar and remaining ingredients in a non-aluminum 8 qt. Dutch oven. Bring to boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Spoon hot mix into hot jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top. Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process in boiling water bath for 15 min. Stores up to 1 year.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Southern Living 1996
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Green Tomato Relish