Hot Relish

(Makes 10 12-ounce jars)

6 large red tomatoes
6 large green tomatoes
3 large onions
1 large red bell pepper
2 cups sugar
3 cups white vinegar
1/3 cup black peppercorns, cracked
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground pepper

Chop first 4 ingredients coarsely.
Combine tomato mixture, sugar, and remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium low heat, stirring constantly.  Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 45 mins.

Pack mixture into hot jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top.  Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.