Grandma Parkes Chow Chow - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. finely shredded cabbage
3 c. cucumbers
1 Tbsp. green peppers (add red for color, may add more according to taste)
3 Tbsp. salt
3 c. green tomatoes
1 onion
2 1/2 c. vinegar
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. pickling spice, tied in cheesecloth

Preparation

Combine vegetables. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 4 to 6 hours. Drain and rinse well. Combine vinegar, sugar and pickling spice. Simmer 30 minutes to flavor vinegar. Add vegetables. Simmer 10 minutes. Bring to boil. Pack boiling hot into Ball jars. Great with peas in the winter months.