Title: Sweet Tomato Pickle
Categories: Vegetable Relish
Yield: 6 Servings

8	qt	Green Tomatoes; 10 lb
2	qt	Medium Onions; Sliced
1	c	Salt
1	qt	Vinegar
4	c	Granulated Sugar
6	tb	Mixed Pickling Spice

Wash and cut the tomatoes and onions into 1/8-inch slices. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Cover with a large plate and place a heavy weight, such as a clean stone, on top of the plate to hold it down. Let stand overnight and wash and drain the tomato mixture 3 times on cold water. Place in a kettle and add the vinegar and sugar. Tie the mixed pickling spices in a cheesecloth bag and add. Simmer, uncovered, until the tomatoes and onions are tender, about 5 minutes. After removing the spice bag, pour at once into clean, hot, sterilized jars and seal as the jar or lid manufacturer directs.

YIELD:

6 to 7 pints

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