Artichoke Relish

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 pounds artichokes
 * 1 cup salt
 * 1 gallon water
 * 8 red bell peppers
 * 8 large white onions
 * 1 pound sugar
 * 1 quart vinegar
 * 2 tablespoons mustard seed
 * 1 tablespoons turmeric
 * ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Was artichokes well and trim if necessary.
 * 2) Dissolve 1 cup salt in water in a large pot.
 * 3) Add artichokes and let stand overnight then drain well.
 * 4) Remove stems and seeds from peppers and peel onions.
 * 5) Grind peppers, onions and artichokes using coarse blade then set aside.
 * 6) In a large preserving kettle combine vinegar, sugar and spices then heat to boiling.
 * 7) Add ground vegetables and heat to boiling.
 * 8) Ladle boiling mixture into hot jars to within ¼ inch of the tops.
 * 9) Run a slim non metal tool down along the insides of jars to release any air bubbles.
 * 10) Add additional relish if necessary to within ¼ inch of the tops of the jars.
 * 11) Wipe tops and thread of jars with damp clean cloth.
 * 12) Put on lids and screw bands as manufacturer directs.
 * 13) Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.