Barger Estate Piccalilli

Description

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

Ingredients

• 1 quart chopped green tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers
• 1 cup chopped green peppers
• 1½ cups chopped white onions
• 5 cups chopped cabbage
• ⅓ cup salt
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spice

Directions

1. Combine vegetables and mix with salt.
2. Let stand overnight.
3. Drain and press in a clean, thin white cloth to remove all liquid possible.
4. Combine vinegar, sugar and add spices tied in a bag.
5. Bring to a boil then add vegetables and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Remove spice bag then pack into pint jars to within ½ inch of top and seal.
7. Process for 5 minutes.