Mom's Cucumber Relish

Chill's Note:

Nothing to be said except this is one excellent recipe for relish!! This may take you longer than stated.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 11 pints

• 8 cups peeled cucumbers , coarsely chopped (use a food processor)
• 4 cups onions , coarsely chopped
• 1 cup red pepper , coarsely chopped
• ¼ cup salt
• 3 cups sugar
• ½ cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 ½ cups vinegar

Directions:

1. Combine the cucumbers, onions and red pepper.
2. Sprinkle with salt and mix thoroughly.
3. Let stand on counter overnight.
4. Rinse in cold water and let drain thoroughly.
5. Mix sugar, flour, ginger and tumeric in a large pot.
6. Add vinegar.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Add cucumber mixture and simmer until it is thickened.
9. Process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
10. Preparation time does not include standing overnight.