Chow Chow - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 peck green tomatoes
    6 bell peppers (green and red)
    2 or 3 bunches celery
    2 qt. small pickles
    1 qt. small white onions
    1/2 lb. lima beans, cooked (can use frozen)
    2 or more heads cauliflower
    2 qt. vinegar
    3 c. sugar
    2 Tbsp. dry mustard (mixed with water)
    1 Tbsp. celery seed
    1 Tbsp. mustard seed
Preparation
    Cut up vegetables and mix together.
    Add 2 handfuls of canning salt.
    Let stand overnight.
    Next day, drain.
    Boil vinegar and water; mix with vegetables.
    Add sugar and boil until nearly tender.
    Add remaining ingredients.
    Pack in sterilized jars and seal.
    Can be put in a canner and boiled a while if preferred, but not necessary.

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