Chow Chow - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. finely chopped cabbage
1 qt. peeled and chopped green tomatoes
6 medium onions, chopped
4 green peppers, coarsely chopped
2 red peppers, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. pickling salt
6 c. 5% vinegar, divided
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 Tbsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Combine vegetables and salt; stir well.
Cover and let stand for 8 hours.
Drain well.