Tomato Relish

This is a great tasting relish that I make every year when I have ripe tomatoes from the garden. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago. It is a favorite in her house and a favorite with my family as well.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 9 jars

Ingredients

• 12  cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2  cups onions, chopped
• 3  cups celery, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pickling salt
• 1  cup vinegar
• 1  tablespoon mustard seeds
• 2 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2  green peppers, sliced
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. Sprinkle pickling salt over chopped vegetables (tomatoes, onions, and celery) and let stand overnight.
2. In the morning, drain and place in a pot with the vinegar, mustard seeds, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
3. Bring to a boil and boil for 45 minutes.
4. Add sliced green peppers and tomato paste and boil for 20 minutes.
5. Pour into hot sterilized jars.
6. Quantity depends on size of jars used.