Sylvia's Cucumber Relish

Submitted by CookingMonster

"I made this and it turned out wonderful. Was a hit with my family and I will make it again next year. This recipe gave me 5 pint jars and 4-1/2 pint jars of relish. Please note: I may try to cut the sugar next time, just to see if I can."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 16 pints

ingredients

• 20 cups cucumbers
• 6 large onions
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1⁄3 cup pickling salt

• Brine

• 3 cups vinegar (do not dilute)
• 5 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon celery seed

directions

1. Put garlic through garlic press and vegetables through food chopper.
2. Stir together and drain well.
3. Sprinkle 1/3 cup pickling salt over them and let stand for 3 hours. Drain well.
4. Mix ingredients for brine and bring to a boil.
5. Pour over top vegetables.
6. Heat again to boiling point.
7. Put in sterilized jars and seal.