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Smith's Piccalilli

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts green tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 large green peppers, chopped
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 cups sugar

Prep Time:

8 hours

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Serves:

16

I remember in the hot summertime my mother making jars and jars of this relish. She used the piccalilli as a condiment for ham and beans. But you can use it any number of ways. For me, piccalilli is a pleasant reminder of summer.

Why Try? It’s a superb way to stretch out the summer season and enjoy that garden-fresh flavor just a bit longer.

Foodie Byte: This relish-style condiment is awesome on hot dogs.

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Preparation

  1. Combine the tomatoes and green pepper in a large bowl, sprinkle the salt over them, and cover. Let stand 8 hours or overnight. Drain well.
  2. Combine the vinegar and spices in a large heavy pot and bring to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients, including the tomatoes and green pepper, and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer the piccalilli to sterilized 1-pint jars and seal. Refrigerate for up to 1 month.

Nutritional Information

Calories 181, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 0.4g, Fat Calories 4, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g, Saturated Fat 0.07g, Sodium 731mg. Daily Values: Calcium 25.83mg 3%, Phos 30.34mg 3%, Copper 0.08mg 4%, Zinc 0.15mg 1%, Panto 0.29mg 3%, Biotin 0.66mcg 220%, Iodine 0.67mcg 0%, Magnesium 13.75mg 3%, Iron 0.62mg 3%, Vitamin B6 7%, Vitamin C 61%, Vit E-a-Toco 1%, Vitamin A 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.