Spiced Green Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 1 peck green tomatoes, sliced
• 8 onions, chopped
• 1 lb bell peppers, seeds removed and chopped
• 1 lb horseradish, chopped
• 1 lb white mustard seed
• 0.5 lb black mustard seed
• 0.5 oz whole cloves
• 0.5 oz stick cinnamon
• 0.5 oz peppercorns
• 1-2 nutmegs
• 4 lbs sugar
• 153 cups best wine vinegar
• 0.5 cup dry mustard (optional)

Method

1. 1 Slice green tomatoes and lay them in salt for 24 hours to draw out moisture.
2. 2 Drain the tomatoes thoroughly.
3. 3 Place drained tomatoes in a granite or porcelain-lined kettle with chopped peppers, onions, and horseradish.
4. 4 Sprinkle mustard seeds over the vegetables.
5. 5 Tie cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and nutmegs in a thin muslin bag.
6. 6 Cover the mixture with vinegar, add sugar, and boil until tender and clear.
7. 7 Remove the spice bag before serving or jarring.