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. ~------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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