V9 Juice

• 27 pounds tomatoes, cored
• 9 carrots
• 2 cups green peas
• 3 large onions
• 1/2 head cabbage
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 acorn squash - halved, seeded, and cut into chunks
• 1 bunch celery, ribs separated
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sea salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 14 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings

1. Cook tomatoes in a large stock pot over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Juice carrots, peas, onions, cabbage, spinach, red and green bell peppers, broccoli, acorn squash, celery, and garlic in a vegetable juicer according to the manufacturer's instructions. Stir the juice and vegetable pulp into the tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil. Mix in lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring to dissolve salt. Process the mixture through a food mill to strain out all seeds, skins, and pulp.
3. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetable juice into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
4. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
5. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

tomatoes, carrots, green peas, onions, cabbage, fresh spinach, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, broccoli florets, acorn, celery, garlic, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, lids

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229062/v9-juice/ (may not work)