Chow Chow - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart green to pink tomatoes
1 small head cabbage
2 large onions
2 sweet green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
1/2 cup salt
3 cups vinegar
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons celery seeds
jalapeno pepper, optional for spicey

Preparation

Grind or chop fine all vegetables and salt down with scant cup of salt for
2 hours or overnight. Drain and press out all liquids.
Put into large pot and add vinegar, sugar and spices.
Boil 20 minutes then reduce to simmer and cook for 1 hr
then put into clean canning jars; place lids and rings on and process in a water bath for 8-10 minutes.