West Va, Pickalilli

1 Peck (12 lbs) green tomatoes
10 green peppers
10 red peppers (sweet pimento)
5 or six large onions
Chop these finely and add to your largest kettle with large crock of vinegar (2 quarts).
Cook 20 minutes and then pour off (drain) the liquids. (you can discard the liquids).
Back in the kettle put it and add:
1 quart vinegar
7 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 cup salt
1 cup mustard seeds
3 tablespoons celery seeds.

Just to boiling (get very hot) and put down in sterile jars (pack into very hot, clean jars, and seal.
Makes 12 pints. (Try half pints or the tall pint jars-looks better for gifts in these.