Green Tomato Pickles
["24 green tomatoes", "2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. alum", "2 qt. water", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. vinegar", "2 tsp. pickling spice", "sliced pimiento"]
["Slice tomatoes about 1/4-inch thick.", "Sprinkle with salt and let stand overnight.", "In morning, drain and place tomatoes in a solution made with alum and water.", "Let stand for 1 hour.", "Drain. Pack into jars."]
["green tomatoes", "salt", "alum", "water", "sugar", "vinegar", "pickling spice", "pimiento"]