Cherry Vinegar

8 cups pitted sweet cherries
5 cups white vinegar

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Combine cherries and vinegar in a stainless or enamel pot.
Bring to a boil.
Boil gently for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile sterilize 4 1/2 pint jars.
Pour vinegar mixture thourgh 2-3 layers of wet cheesecloth.
Return vinegar to the pot and boil for 1 minute more.
Ladle into clean hot jars.
Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.