This section is from the book "Mrs. Charles H. Gibson's Maryland And Virginia Cook Book", by Charles H. Gibson. Also available from Amazon: Mrs. Charles H. Gibson's Maryland And Virginia Cook Book.
One peck ripe tomatoes, eight tablespoonsful of mixed mustard, four tablespoonsful salt, two of ground black pepper, half of allspice, and four pods of red pepper. Simmer the ingredients three hours, strain through a sieve, add one quart of vinegar, simmer ten minutes longer. Then pour it into small bottles, cork it tightly, and keep it in a cool place.
One peck tomatoes, half a dozen onions chopped fine, two tablespoons of allspice, two of cloves, two ounces celery seed, quarter pound salt or more if liked, one pound brown sugar, and one quart of strong vinegar. This is an excellent recipe, and the proportions are always approved.
 
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