Thousand Island Relish

Submitted by Jan in Lanark

"This is a tangy relish that I hadn't made for awhile- just made a batch and remembered how good it is! From an old Canadian Living."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 cups

ingredients

• 6 large cucumbers, peeled
• 6 large onions
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup pickling salt
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup dry mustard
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 2 1⁄2 cups water

directions

1. In food processor or food chopper with coarse blade, chop vegetables. I find the best way to do this is to coarsley chop the vegetables before putting in the processor, and then pulsing briefly- you want small chunks, not puree.
2. Sprinkle with salt and add 2 1/2°C cold water. Let stand for 1 hour and drain well.
3. In large saucepan combine sugar, flour and spices; gradually stir in vineagr and water.
4. Add drained vegetables and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring often. Pack into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/8 inch headspace.
5. Seal immediately, label and store in cool, dry, dark place.