3 tbsp. pickling spice
2 tbsp. salt
4 c. water
4 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 c. chopped onion
1 small cabbage, chopped
2 c. chopped green tomatoes
2 c. vinegar
1 c. sugar
1 hot pepper pod, chopped

Add the pickling spice and salt to the water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and let boil for 10 minutes. Mix all the remaining ingredients together in a large pot and add the spiced water, pouring it through a strainer. Let cook slowly for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring often. Taste for seasoning. Store in sterile half-pint jars or refrigerate.

Makes about 12 small jars.