Tomato Relish

I haven't made this in a while, but is good with hamburgers. I also use it some times in place of salsa. A lady I worked years ago gave this to me and I always made several batches.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 5 1/2 pints

Ingredients

• 3  quarts tomatoes, ripe (peeled and chopped)
• 3  cups celery, chopped
• 2  cups onions, chopped
• 1  cup green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup salt
• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  mixed  pickling spices
• 1  cup white vinegar

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes, onions, green peppers and salt.
2. Let stand over night.
3. Drain in colander, but DO NOT press vegetables. Place vegetable mixture and celery in a large kettle and add sugar, brown sugar, pepper, mixed spices tied in cheesecloth, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Ladle in jars and seal. Process in boiling bath for 10 minutes.
4. Makes 5 1/2 pints.