Barger Estate Piccalilli

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 1 quart chopped green tomatoes
 * 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers
 * 1 cup chopped green peppers
 * 1½ cups chopped white onions
 * 5 cups chopped cabbage
 * ⅓ cup salt
 * 3 cups white vinegar
 * 2 cups brown sugar
 * 2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spice

Directions

 * 1) Combine vegetables and mix with salt.
 * 2) Let stand overnight.
 * 3) Drain and press in a clean, thin white cloth to remove all liquid possible.
 * 4) Combine vinegar, sugar and add spices tied in a bag.
 * 5) Bring to a boil then add vegetables and simmer 5 minutes.
 * 6) Remove spice bag then pack into pint jars to within ½ inch of top and seal.
 * 7) Process for 5 minutes.