Piccalilli

Piccalilli is a delicious hot dog and hamburger relish!

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Yield: 4 pints

Ingredients

• 4 cups finely chopped cabbage
• 4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice
• 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Dash of hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. Chop vegetables using the coarse blade of a food grinder or in a food processor.
2. Combine vegetables and salt; cover and let stand overnight.
3. Drain off as much liquid as possible, pressing through a clean, thin white cloth if necessary.
4. Tie cinnamon, cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag.
5. Place vegetables, spice bag and remaining ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
6. Ladle into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace; seal.
7. Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.