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Betty's Pickle Relish

This is a sweet cucumber, onion and red & green pepper relish

Equipment

  • Canning jars (or 1/2 pint)
  • Canning jar lids & rings
  • Canning funnel
  • Ladle
  • Water Bath Canner

Ingredients

  • 2 quart cucumbers (6 pounds)
  • 3 cups green peppers
  • 1 1/2 cups red peppers
  • 4 cups onions
  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 6 cups white vinegar
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 4 tbsp yellow mustard seed
  • 2 tsbp celery seed

Instructions

  • Coarse chop all vegetables in a food processor. Mix with the salt and add to large colander. Place colander over a large bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let drain overnight.
  • In a large dutch oven or stock pan, combine vinegar, sugar, turmeric, mustard seeds & celery seeds. Simmer 10 minutes, or until dissolved.
  • Add vegetables to simmering spices and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Pack in sterilized canning jars and seal with lid and ring. Water bath process for 5 minutes.

Notes

For general information on the water bath canning process, visit www.freshpreserving.com