Green Tomato Chow Chow - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 5 pounds green tomatoes, medium diced
• 2 pounds yellow onion, julienned
• 2 red Serrano peppers or other medium-hot chiles, finely diced
• 4 green bell peppers, finely diced
• 1 large head cabbage, julienned
• ½ cup kosher salt
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 3-inch piece fresh ginger, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves