Grandma's Zucchini Relish

Name: Grandma's Zucchini Relish
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 8 Pints
Ingredients: 12 cups zucchini, chopped fine or grated; 4 cups onions, grated; 2 cups sweet red peppers, grated; 5 tablespoons salt; 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar; 4 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/4 teaspoons celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Submitted by melsmom

"This is a great recipe that is good on burger's and hot dogs. It is also great as an accompaniment to meat and potatoes. I double or triple this recipe every fall when Zucchini are plentiful. I usually end up giving a jar of this to everyone who tries it. Prep time is approximate and does not include sitting overnight. I cut my prep time by using a food processor to grate the veggies."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 8 Pints

ingredients

12 cups zucchini, chopped fine or grated
4 cups onions, grated
2 cups sweet red peppers, grated
5 tablespoons salt
Sauce
2 ¹⁄₂ cups cider vinegar
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
³⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
³⁄₄ tablespoon cornstarch
³⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons celery seeds
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper

directions

Combine the vegetables with the salt in a large non-reactive bowl.
Leave to sit overnight.
Day 2: Rinse vegetables in cold water and drain well.
Mix the sauce ingredients in a large pot and cook until mixture starts to thicken.
Add the vegetables now.
Cook for 30 minutes boiling slowly.
Pack in hot, sterilized jar and seal.

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Reviews

I'm sure the flavor of this relish is amazing but I am more concerned that there is no disclaimer mentioning the method used. This recipe is not canned and, for that reason, should be used within a week or two. It uses an open kettle method of boiling only which is no longer an approved method of preservation. Please don't unknowingly poison someone.

Nita L.
5 Stars Made it last year and everyone raved about it! Doubled recipe this year and gave recipe to 3 people also gave some for a wedding gift because they raved about it through someone else I gave it to. Thanks Randy from Wisconsin

rclandaal
Best. Relish. Ever.

Dejah B.
I made this with zucchini from my garden, and cant wait to make another batch, this time doubling up on the ingredients. This is a really tasty treat, DH and I ate half a jar at one meal LOL. Only change I made was to add 2 tsps red pepper flakes to give a little zing, as we are zingy kind of people.

ChefDebs
This is 10 times better then normal relish-more flavor

Kryztina