Green Tomato Relish

In the early fall, green tomatoes are bountiful! Here's a way to use them and create a lovely, holiday taste treat.

Yield: 4 quarts or 8 1/2 pints (which I prefer for gift giving)

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups chopped green tomatoes

• 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped white cabbage

• 3/4 cup of finely chopped sweet yellow onion

• 2 T kosher salt

• 1 cup chopped red pepper

• 2 cups apple cider vinegar

• 1 cup filtered water

• 4 T brown sugar

• 2 T organic pickling spice

• 1/2 T mustard seeds

• 1 tsp celery seed

• sprinkling of red pepper flakes

Here's How:

1. Combine veggies and sprinkle with salt. Stir, and let sit.

2. Prepare canning jars by immersing under water in a canning kettle and simmer.

3. Place lids in small saucepan covered with water and simmer.

4. In medium-large saucepan, combine vinegar, water and spices. Simmer.

5. Drain the veggies, add to vinegar mixture and stir.

6. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mixture to the jars, leaving 1/4" at the top. Wipe rim before placing sealing lid on top.

7. Allow jars to cool, label and save for Holiday gifts - or enjoy yourself! They are especially good with a protein of your choice.