Spiced Pickled Tomatoes With Onions

Ingredients

• 1 peck ripe tomatoes
• salt (for drawing out moisture)
• sliced onions
• mustard seed
• cloves
• white or black pepper
• red pepper pods (optional)
• strong vinegar

Method

1. 1 Scald and peel the tomatoes. Lay them on dishes and cover thickly with salt. Let stand for 24 hours, pouring off extracted liquid occasionally.
2. 2 Drain tomatoes on a sifter and gently squeeze out excess juice to prevent spoilage.
3. 3 Layer tomatoes, sliced onions, mustard seed, cloves, and pepper in a large jar. Add red pepper pods if desired.
4. 4 Pour strong vinegar over the layers until the jar is full. Let sit for a few days before using. Store in a cool place.