Ingredients
10 pounds tomatoes3 large sweet onions, finely chopped2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped2 medium green peppers, finely chopped2 teaspoons mustard seed1 teaspoon celery seed4-1/2 cups white vinegar2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar3 tablespoons canning salt2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and finely chop. Place in a stockpot. Add onions and peppers.
Place mustard and celery seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60-75 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard spice bag.
Carefully ladle relish into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process in boiling-water canner for 20 minutes.
