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Fire and Ice Tomatoes

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Flavorful tomatoes, with purple onion rings, bell pepper, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut in strips
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced in rings
  • 3/4 cup cider or white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper, (cayenne)
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation:

Cut the cores from tomatoes and cut each in 4 to 6 wedges. Place with green pepper and onion in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and bring to boil. Immediately pour over the vegetables. Chill for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally. Serve cold.
Makes 2 quarts.

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