Dixie Relish

This is an American classic!

Yield: 7 pints

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) head cabbage, cored
• 6 medium white onions, peeled
• 6 large red bell peppers, seeded
• 6 large green bell peppers, seeded
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon whole allspice
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons mustard seed
• 3 tablespoons celery seed
• 1 quart distilled white vinegar
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

1. Grind vegetables in a food grinder with coarsest blade or finely chop in food processor. Mix with salt. Stir well and let stand 3 to 4 hours.
2. Drain in a colander lined with cheesecloth, pressing to remove excess liquid.
3. Tie cloves, allspice and cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag.
4. Combine vegetables, spice bag and remaining ingredients in a large pot and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Remove spice bag.
6. Ladle into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace; seal.
7. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.