Smith's Piccalilli
Recipe from The Food Channel

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.


Smith's Piccalilli

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Prep Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  quarts
    green tomatoes, chopped
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  • 4  large
    green peppers, chopped
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  • 1/4  cup
    salt
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  • 2  cups
    cider vinegar
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    dry mustard
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    ground allspice
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  • 1 1/2  teaspoons
    ground cloves
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  • 1  teaspoon
    mustard seeds
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  • 1  teaspoon
    celery seeds
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  • 2  large
    onions, chopped
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  • 3  cups
    sugar
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Directions
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.

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