Homemade Sweet Relish

Submitted by clubfoody

"This is a very tasty and versatile condiment. Use it on hot dogs and hamburgers as well as in tartar sauce, picnic salads, and more... VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbUQW97KTPM"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 7 -250ml jars

ingredients

• 7 cups cucumbers, washed, ends cut off and finely chopped
• 2 cups white onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pickling salt (substitute kosher)
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups granulated sugar (to taste)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon celery seed
• 1⁄2 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onions, red pepper and salt. Cover the vegetables with water and let sit for 2 hours.
2. Drain the vegetables in a colander lined with cheesecloth. Rinse well and drain again.
3. Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium-high heat, add sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Add celery seeds, mustard seeds and turmeric; stir again. Add drained vegetables, stir, bring back to a boil then reduce heat to medium; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If there’s foam on the surface, skim it off with a spoon and discard it.
4. Ladle the relish into sterilized jars leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims, place the lids and screw on the bands. Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Yields 7 250 ml jars.