Ingredients

  • 1 (12 to 14 lb.) peck tomatoes
  • 1 lb. (about 2 bunches) celery
  • 1 qt. small onions, chopped
  • 3 green peppers
  • 1/2 Tbsp. ground cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 lb. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. salt
  • 1 qt. cider vinegar

Method

  • Scald tomatoes; peel.
  • Cook 15 minutes; drain off half the juice.
  • Chop remaining vegetables; add tomatoes.
  • Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Tie spices in cloth bag; add with remaining ingredients to tomato mixture.
  • Continue cooking 1 1/2 hours. Remove spices; seal in hot, sterilized jars.
  • Makes 6 pints.