PICCALILLI 
1 sm. head cabbage, chopped (approx. 5 c.)
1 qt. green tomatoes, chopped (approx. 6 med. tomatoes)
3 med. green peppers, chopped (approx. 1 c.)
3 med. sweet red peppers, chopped (approx. 1 c.)
3 lg. onions, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 c.)
1/3 c. salt
3 c. vinegar
2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. whole mixed spices

Combine tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and onions. Mix with salt. Let stand overnight. Drain. Press in clean thin white cloth to remove all liquid possible.

Combine vinegar and sugar. Tie spices loosely in cloth bag. Add to vinegar mixture. Bring to boil. Add vegetables. Bring to a boil, simmer about 30 minutes or until liquid moistens vegetables. Remove spice bag.

Pack mixture while boiling hot in clean hot jars. Fill to 1/2 inch of the top. Adjust lids according to manufacturer's directions. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. Yields 5-6 pints.

 

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