Ingredients

• 18 -24 cups zucchini, chopped fine
• 8 medium sweet white onions, chopped fine
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped fine (remove veins and seeds)
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped fine (remove veins and seeds)
• 10 -12 small jalapeno peppers, chopped fine with seeds
• 3 -4 banana peppers, chopped fine with seeds
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup pickling salt
• 2 tablespoons pickling salt
• 4 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 4 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 6 -8 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 24 ounces tomato paste

Instructions

1. Day One: In a large bowl or stainless pan combine: zucchini; onions; green bell peppers; red bell peppers; jalapeno peppers; banana peppers; minced garlic; and 1/2 cup pickling salt. Mix together, cover, and let stand overnight.

2. CAUTION: do not use an aluminum container for soaking or cooking -- the speckle ware pans or stainless will work well.

3. Day Two: Rinse zucchini mixture thoroughly; drain well; and put into a large cooking pot. Then add dry mustard; garlic powder; cumin; white vinegar; brown sugar; red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons of pickling salt; ground black pepper; chopped tomatoes; and tomato paste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid sticking or burning. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Water bath jars for 15 minutes.