6 pounds green tomatoes

1 large green pepper

1 medium red pepper

1 very large dry onion

4 to 6 stalks green celery

1 small head cauliflower

2 large garden cucumbers (optional)

Slice very thin, or chop, dice or grind all of the above–the tomatoes several hours before the others, salted (2 tablespoons)-and drained. Mix in a large kettle.

Add:

3 tablespoons mixed whole pickling spice

a very few dashes cayenne pepper

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

1 cup strong apple cider vinegar

2 cups water

(stir and taste for flavor balance)

Cook over medium heat; stir constantly to preven scorching, until vegtables are clear and liquid reduced by half–near 1 hour.. Seal while hot in sterile jars. Makes 8 pints.