3  peeled and chopped tomatoes
3  cups chopped celery
1  cup chopped green pepper
2  cups chopped onions
1/4  cup salt

Combine vegetables and salt, let stand over night. Drain in a colander but do not press. Place mixture in large kettle. Add:

2  cups sugar
1/4  cup brown sugar
1  teaspoon pepper
1  cup white vinegar
1  teaspoon whole mixed pickling spices in a bag

Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Ladle into pint jars and seal. Process in boiling water canner for 15 minutes (Altitude of 1,000 feet or less)* - start counting process time as soon as water in canner returns to boiling. Remove jars and complete seals if necessary. Set jars upright, a part and cool on a wire rack.

*For additional information on canning Tomato Relish go to the National Center for Home Food Preservation web site at: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can3_tomato.html