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really good relish

kitkat113 avatar
Recipe by
kathy chattin
@kitkat113
chattanooga, TN

This is a friend's recipe. Sounds delish, I am going to try it. Will post results

prep time 4 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For really good relish

  • 8 c
    of chopped/peeled cucumbers
  • 4 c
    of chopped/seeded green bell peppers
  • 4 c
    of chopped/seeded red bell peppers
  • 2 c
    of chopped celery
  • 1 c
    of chopped sweet onion
  • 1/2 c
    of pickling or canning salt
  • 3 c
    of white vinegar
  • 2 1/4 c
    cups of sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 3 Tbsp
    mustard seed

How To Make really good relish

  • 1
    I use a food processor to finely chop everything up.
  • 2
    *In a large glass or stainless steel bowl.. combine cucumbers, peppers, celery, onion and salt...cover and let sit for 4 hours in a cool place..
  • 3
    Then transfer to a colander and drain...rinse well with cool water and drain thoroughly...using your hands squeeze out the excess liquid.
  • 4
    *Prepare your canner, jars and lids
  • 5
    *In a large stainless steel saucepan...combine vinegar, sugar, celery and mustard seeds...stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat... add drained cucumber mixture and return to a boil,,,, be sure to stir frequently. ..reduce heat and boil gently for 10 min.
  • 6
    *Put your relish in hot jars ...leaving 1/2 inch headspace..wipe rim well...place your lids on jars..place in canner.. be sure they are covered completely with water...boil for 10 min.... remove canner lid....wait 5 min. ....remove jars...cool and store..
  • 7
    * Be sure to make sure the center has popped down and sealed if not you can refrigerate and eat within 2 wks
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