Tomato Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 quarts tomatoes, ripe (peeled and chopped)
3 cups celery, chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup salt
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed pickling spices
1 cup white vinegar

Preparation

Combine tomatoes, onions, green peppers and salt.
Let stand over night.
Drain in colander, but DO NOT press vegetables. Place vegetable mixture and celery in a large kettle and add sugar, brown sugar, pepper, mixed spices tied in cheesecloth, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Ladle in jars and seal. Process in boiling bath for 10 minutes.
Makes 5 1/2 pints.