Green Tomato Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lime
7 lb. green tomatoes, sliced
3 pt. vinegar
4 1/2 lb. sugar
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. allspice
7 sticks cinnamon
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Combine lime and 2 gallons water in large container.
Soak tomatoes in lime water for 24 hours.
Wash carefully and soak in clear water for 5 hours.
Combine vinegar, sugar, celery seed, allspice, cinnamon and salt in large kettle; bring to boiling point.
Pour over tomatoes while hot.
Let stand for 24 hours. Bring to a boil.
Boil for 25 minutes.
Place in sterilized jars and seal.