Fresh Garden Green Tomato Relish

This delicious, tangy relish of green tomatoes,
onions, bell peppers, and spices, is perfect
with sandwiches, potatoes, and other entrees.

Ingredients:
24 large green tomatoes
3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
3 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
12 large onions
3 tablespoons celery seed
3 tablespoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon salt
5 cups white sugar
2 cups cider vinegar

Directions:
In a grinder or food processor, coarsely grind tomatoes,
red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and onions.
Line a large colander with cheesecloth,
place in sink or in a large bowl,
and pour in tomato mixture to drain for 1 hour.
In a large, non-aluminum stockpot, combine tomato mixture,
celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar.
Bring to a boil and simmer over
low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sterilize enough jars and lids to hold relish
(12 one-pint jars, or 6 one-quart jars).
Pack relish into sterilized jars,
making sure there are no spaces or air pockets.
Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot
and fill halfway with boiling water.
Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder.
Leave a 2 inch space between jars.
Pour in more boiling water if necessary,
until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water.
Bring water to a full boil,
then cover and process for 30 minutes.
5.Remove jars from pot and place on
cloth-covered or wood surface,
several inches apart, until cool.
Once cool, press top of each lid with finger,
ensuring that seal is tight.
Relish can be stored for up to a year.