Sweet and Spicy Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs onions, thinly sliced
• 4-5 lbs green tomatoes, cherries left whole just poke a couple holes into them, large do slice into 1/8
• 1 bulb of garlic, peeled
• 6-8 chili peppers
• 4 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons coarse salt
• 4 cups vinegar
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon peppercorn

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine onion, and tomatoes.

2. 2

   Pack mixture into 3 (1-quart) or 6 (1-pint) canning jars. Place a garlic clove and a chili or two in each jar, and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large saucepan, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seeds.and peppercorn. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stir until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Pour mixture over produce, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top of each jar.

5. 5

   Wipe rims of excess; screw on lids.

6. 6

   Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Using canning tongs, gently place jars in boiling water, making sure the water covers the jars (if not, add additional water to cover).

7. 7

   Let jars sit in gently simmering water for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove; let cool slightly.

9. 9

   Check seal by pressing in center of lid. If it doesn't pop back, it is properly sealed. If it does, return jars to water for 10 more minutes.

10. 10

    Let sealed jars cool completely.

11. 11

    Let pickled tomatoes stand until flavors have melded, at least 2 weeks. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place up to 6 months. Once opened, jars will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.