8 lbs. green tomatoes
2 c. pickling lime
9 c. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
10 drops green food coloring
2 gal. water

Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Mix lime and water. Pour over tomatoes. Soak for 24 hours. Rinse well and soak in cold water for 2 hours. Mix sugar, vinegar, salt, and coloring. Drain tomatoes and sugar mixture. Soak tomatoes in mixture overnight. Bring to boil and boil 40 minutes. Pack in clean hot jars and seal.

Yields 8 pints.