Gladys' Zucchini Relish

This yummy recipe was given to me by my Stepmom. It was always a hit on our summer table and goes great with hotdogs, hamburgers, roasts and just about anything. Prep/Cook times do not include letting the mixture stand overnight to season.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 96
• Yields: 6 pints

Ingredients

• 10  cups fresh zucchini, unpeeled and ground (about 4 large)
• 4  cups  ground onions
• 5  tablespoons salt
• 2 1⁄4 cups white vinegar
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  teaspoons  celery salt
• 1  tablespoon nutmeg
• 1  tablespoon dry mustard
• 1  tablespoon turmeric
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  green pepper, finely chopped
• 1  sweet red pepper, finely chopped

Directions

1. Mix first 3 listed ingredients together well and let stand overnight.
2. In morning, drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
3. In large kettle mix the next 8 ingredients and bring to a boil.
4. After a boil is reached, add the zucchini mix along with the green and red sweet pepper.
5. Bring to a boil again.
6. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
7. Pour into hot jars and process in hot water bath for 5 minutes, to seal.