Fish-House Style Green Tomato Pickles

Thought some of you might have some green tomatoes and this recipe is good with pinto beans. It will also give you a chance to can something simple.

FISH-HOUSE STYLE GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

2 qts. quartered green tomatoes

2 c. chopped onion (might want to use onion rings) 3/4 c. chopped hot peppers (see

note)

2 c. sugar

3 tbsp salt

2 c. vinegar

1 tsp celery seed

Put tomatoes, onions and hot peppers in large pan. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat immediately and put in hot, sterile jars and seal. (I place the lids in warm water and it seems to help with sealing.)

NOTE: For spicy but not hot pickles, reduce hot pepper to half (I used 1/4 c.) or less the amount called for and fill measure with chopped sweet peppers.