Edith'S Red Tomato Chow-Chow - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 -20 tomatoes, ripe (or 5 28-fluid oz. cans, diced)
1/2 head celery, fine dice
6 large sweet peppers, fine dice (red or green or orange)
4 large onions, fine dice
3/4 cup white sugar (more, if necessary)
3 tablespoons salt
3 cups vinegar (preferably pickling vinegar)
3 tablespoons pickling spices (tied in cheesecloth)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large pot (preferably non-stick) and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until desired consistency is reached.
Stir very often to prevent burning.
Pack into sterilized jars and seal.