Chicago Hot Relish

By Tessie2


1/2 peck ripe tomato
1 cup onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 hot red pepper, chopped (leaving seeds in will add heat)
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons salt
3 cups cider vinegar
1/2 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves


Chop tomatoes finely, drain off excess juice.
Mix with onions, peppers and celery.
Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar; add with mustard seed and spices to vegetables.
Mix well and seal in sterilized jars. Process 15 minutes in hot water bath...Makes 4 quarts