Tejas Relish

Directions

1. 1
   Dice tomatoes (not too fine) and sprinkle with salt.
2. 2
   Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
3. 3
   Squeeze the tomatoes out of the salty juice and throw away the juice.
4. 4
   Mix tomatoes with the diced onions and pepper.
5. 5
   I usually use 2 peppers and taste. Then add peppers until hot enough.
6. 6
   Pour vinegar over sugar and bring almost to a boil.
7. 7
   Mix all other ingredients in electric roaster and set at 300° for about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour hot vinegar and sugar over tomato mixture.
9. 9
   Reduce heat to 200° and simmer for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
10. 10
    Never let it boil and don't overcook.
11. 11
    Taste until it seems done.
12. 12
    Bottle and seal.
13. 13
    Makes approximately 12 pints.