Tomato Relish

18 medium (8 C) tomatoes (peeled, cored, seeded, chopped)
2 C minced celery
1 C minced green pepper
1 C finely chopped onion
1/3 C salt
2 C vinegar
1-1/2 C sugar
1-1/2 t mustard seed
1 t pepper

Mix well vegs and salt in large bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Drain, rinse and drain again.

In large kettle bring vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add vegs and return to a boil.

Ladle hot relish into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Adjust caps.

Process for 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

Yield: 4 pints