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Ingredients
- 7 pounds green tomatoes - sliced with skin on.
- 3 cups lime
- 2 gallons water
- 5 pounds sugar
- 3 pints white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon mace
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
Make 2 gallons of lime water - Add 3 cups of lime to 2 gallons of water. Stir until dissolved.
Add the 7 pounds of sliced green tomatoes to the lime water. Allow to soak for 24 hours.
Drain from lime water. Put in 2 gallons of clean, cold, plain water. Leave for 1 hour. Drain. Repeat this step 4 times.
During last hour of rinse, make the following syrup.
Combine sugar, vinegar and all of the spices. Bring to a boil. Pour over the drained tomatoes and allow to stand over night.
The next morning, bring the tomatoes & syrup to a boil. Allo to simmer for 1 hour.
Pour in sterilized jars and seal.