Creole-Marinated Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs large tomatoes, cored, each cut into 6 wedges
• 4 large green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 34 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1 celery, thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 12 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper