Green Pepper and Raisin Pickle Relish


Submitted By: Vivian Christman

Ingredients

  • 1 quart firm, ripe red tomatoes
  • 3 quarts green bell peppers
  • 3 large red bell peppers
  • 6 medium-sized onions
  • 1/2 cup pickling salt
  • 3 pints vinegar
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • Instructions


    Finely chop tomatoes, green and red peppers, and onions. Add salt and allow mixture to stand overnight.
    The next day, drain well and add vinegar, sugar, black pepper, dry mustard, and raisins. Cook gently on low heat for about 11/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and immediately fill hot pint jars with mixture, leaving 1/2 inch space at top. Carefully remove trapped air bubbles.
    Wipe jar tops and threads clean. Place hot lids on jars and screw on bands tightly. Process in a boiling water bath for five minutes.
    Yield: Six pints.