Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. salt
  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 qt. chopped cabbage (about 1 small head)
  • 2 c. chopped onions
  • 2 c. chopped sweet red peppers (about 4 medium)
  • 2 c. chopped sweet green peppers (about 4 medium)
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. mustard seed
  • 2 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 1 qt. vinegar

Method

  • Dissolve salt in water.
  • Pour over chopped vegetables and let stand 1 hour.
  • Drain.
  • If too salty, rinse and drain again.
  • Add vegetables, sugar and spices to vinegar.
  • Simmer 20 minutes and then bring to boiling.
  • Pack into hot jars.
  • Close.
  • Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.
  • Begin to count processing time when water in canner returns to boiling.