Ingredients
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3 lbs green tomatoes
3 lbs apples (I prefer green)
3 lbs onions
1 lb raisins
1 1/2 quarts vinegar, plus
1 pint vinegar (any kind)
2 tablespoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons whole pickling spices
1 1/2 lbs brown sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons white pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Preparation
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Skin (or not- its your choice) tomatoes.
Pare& core apples.
Peel onions.
Chop the whole lot as finely as you like it- or until your arm gets tired!
Put everything into a LARGE, heavy pot.
Add raisins& first amount of vinegar.
Cook until, about 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile, dissolve mustard in 2nd amount of vinegar& add to pot.
Tie pickling spice into a square of cheesecloth& add to pot.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot& bring to a boil.
Reduce heat& simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally for 2 hours.
Remove cheesecloth spice bag& pour hot mixture into sterilized jars.
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