Dilled Green Tomato Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 -5 lbs green tomatoes
3 -4 stalks celery
2 large green bell peppers
6 garlic cloves
2 quarts water
1 quart apple cider vinegar
1 cup pickling salt
2 tablespoons dill seeds

Preparation

Cut off steam end of green tomatoes.
Coarsely chop green tomatoes, celery and bell peppers in food processor.
Combine the water vinegar and pickling salt and bring to a boil, add the chopped vegetables and return just to a boil.
Drain, reserving the liquid and loosely pack vegetables to 6 pint jars.
To each jar add 1 clove of garlic and 1 teaspoon dill seed.
Return the reserved liquid to a boil and pour over vegetables to within 1/2 inch of top of jar; remove any air bubbles with clean knife.
Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
Process in a water bath canner as recommended for your altitude.
Check lids to make sure of good seal.
Allow relish to sit for 4 weeks before using.