Green Tomato Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 gal. green tomatoes
1/2 doz. large onions
3 c. brown sugar
1/2 lemon
3 pods red pepper
3 c. vinegar
1 tsp. cloves, allspice, celery seed or 2 Tbsp. mixed pickling spice

Preparation

Slice tomatoes and onions thin.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup salt over and let stand overnight.
Drain well.
Add seasonings except 1 pod of red pepper.
Add to the hot vinegar and sugar mixture.
Cook 1/2 hour.
Pack in hot jars.
Use 2 red peppers to garnish.