Chow Chow

Ingredients:
- 1 gal. chopped cabbage
- 12 medium onions, chopped
- 12 green peppers, chopped
- 12 red peppers or tomatoes
- 2 qt. chopped green tomatoes
- 4 c. sugar
- 2 to 3 qt. vinegar
- 4 Tbsp. ground mustard
- 1 Tbsp. turmeric
- 1 Tbsp. ground ginger
- 4 Tbsp. mustard seed
- 3 Tbsp. celery seed
- 2 Tbsp. mixed whole spices (pickling spice)
- head chopped cauliflower (optional)

Directions:
- Mix all vegetables with 1/2 cup salt.
- Let stand overnight, refrigerated and covered.
- Drain juices off. Tie mixed spices in flow through bag.
- Add sugar and all spices to vinegar and simmer 20 minutes.
- Add vegetables and simmer until hot and well seasoned.
- Don't overcook.
- Remove spice bag.
- Pack hot chow-chow into hot Mason jars and seal immediately.