Dilly Squash Relish

Submitted by Harriet1

"This makes great potato salad and deviled eggs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 8-10 pints

ingredients

• 6 lbs white pattypan squash
• 6 white onions
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 1⁄2 cup pickling salt
• 8 cups white vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons dill seeds
• 4 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 4 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric

directions

1. 1. Chop squash, red pepper and onions. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, stir well. Let stand at least 1 hour.
2. 2. Drain mixture in a colander, rinse and drain mixture two times pressing out any excess moisture with last draining.
3. 3.In a large pot, bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, dill seed, mustard seed, celery seed to a boil.
4. 4.Add squash mixture, bring to a boil again, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5. Remove from heat, add the turmeric and mix well.
6. 6. Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal with lids and rings. Process in covered boiling water bath in for 10 minutes. Remove lid and let sit 5 minutes before removing from water.
7. I like the squash, onion and red pepper chopped on the large side for this relish. Tastes just the same chopped small. So how ever you like it.