4 lb. green tomatoes
2 c. lime
4 gal. water
1 qt. vinegar
1 tbsp. mixed pickling spices
4 c. sugar
salt to taste

Soak tomatoes 24 hours in lime solution. Rinse well at least 4 times. Combine vinegar, spices, sugar, and salt; add tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes. Remove tomatoes from the mixture. Continue to cook the mixture until it becomes a thick syrup. Pack tomatoes into sterilized jar; pour hot syrup over and seal immediately.