Squash Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. squash, cut up
2 c. bell pepper, cut fine
2 c. onion, cut fine
1 large pimento, cut fine
3 qt. water
3/4 c. salt
3 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
2 tsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. celery seed

Preparation

Soak first 4 ingredients in 3 quarts of water and 3/4 cup salt for 1 hour; drain well.
Mix last 4 ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
Add drained vegetables and bring to boil again. Do not cook.
Put in jars and seal.
Chill before serving.