Green Tomato Pickles



Makes 9 half pints

Ingredients

  • 2 qts sliced green tomatoes
  • 3 T salt
  • 2 c vinegar
  • 2/3 c dark brown sugar
  • 1 c white sugar
  • 3 T mustard seeds
  • 1/2 t celery seeds
  • 1 t turmeric
  • 3 c sliced onions
  • 2 large, sweet red peppers, chopped
  • 1 hot green or red pepper, chopped

Directions


Mix tomatoes and salt. Let stand about 12 hours. Drain.

Heat vinegar, sugars, and spices to a boil; add sliced onions and boil
gently 5 minutes. Add the drained tomatoes and peppers; bring slowly to
a boil. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

Pack into hot, sterilized jars. Be sure syrup covers vegetables. Seal at
once. Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.