Grind or finely chop tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, and onions.
Mix in a large dishpan salt and vegetables and place crushed ice over top. Mash down flat and put a plate over it and let set about 3 hours. After ice is completely melted - drain completely dry. (Squeeze with hands.)
Mix sugar and vinegar, pour over vegetables. Tie about 2 tablespoons pickling spices in cheese cloth or white thin rag, and put in pan. Boil until vegetables turn yellow. Pour into jars, seal.