Chow Chow I

12 ½ pounds green tomatoes, chopped

8 large onions, chopped

10 green bell peppers, chopped

3 teaspoons salt

6 chopped green chile peppers

1 quart distilled white vinegar

1 ¾ cups white sugar

½ cup prepared horseradish

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

In a large bowl combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and salt. Let stand overnight.

Drain the tomato/pepper mixture and add the hot chile peppers, vinegar, sugar, and horseradish. Wrap the cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or a porous bag, and add to tomato/pepper mixture.

Boil for 15 minutes, or until tender.

Pack tightly in sterilized jars and seal.