3 qts. peeled and chopped tomatoes (about 12 cups)
3 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green or red pepper
1/4 c. salt
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. pepper (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 c. white vinegar

Combine tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper and salt. Let stand overnight.

Drain in colander, but do not press vegetables. Place vegetable mixture in a large kettle and add sugar, brown sugar, pepper, mixed pickling spices (tied in a cheese cloth bag) and vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Ladle into jars; seal. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Makes 5 1/2 pints.

Submitted by: Anne Parks