• 2 lb (900 g) green tomatoes
  2 lb (900 g) cucumbers
• 1 large onion
• 1 large green pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon pickling spice
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 6 oz (175 g) white sugar
• 1 pint (570 ml) white vinegar

Method:

1. Chop all the vegetables finely. Put in layers in a large bowl, sprinkling each layer with the salt. Leave to stand overnight.
2. Tip into a colander and drain well.
3. Put the vinegar, sugar and spices into a pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and add the vegetables.
4. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is fairly stiff but still moist.
5. Pack the relish into hot, clean, sterilized jars, right to the top.
6. Cover and seal immediately.
7. Label when fully cool.

Makes 3 -4 lbs (1.4 kg - 1.8 kg) of Cucumber and Green Tomato Relish. Ready in about 4 weeks.

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