GREEN TOMATO RELISH - MOM'S BEST (PICCALILLI)

Green Tomato Relish - Mom's Best (Piccalilli) image

Provided by Linda McCormick

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 12

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24 large green tomatoes (approximately 5 lbs)
3 large red peppers
3 large green peppers
7 large onions
3 Tbsp celery seed
3 Tbsp mustard seed
1 Tbsp salt
5 c granulated sugar
2 c cider vinegar
DIRECTIONS: CUT TOMATOES INTO CHUNKS REMOVING THE CORE, REMOVE SEEDS FROM THE PEPPERS & CUBE, AND CLEAN & CUBE ONIONS
in a grinder or food processor coarsley gind tomatoes, red and green peppers, and onions.
place cheese cloth inside large colander in order to place the ground vegetables and allow to drain for 1 hour.

Steps:

1. Large non-aluminum stockpot combine the tomato mixture, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Sterlize enough jars and lids to hold relish (12 one-pint or 6 quart size. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to the top. Screw on lids.
3. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil then cover and process for 30 minutes.
4. Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Relish can be stored for up to one year.