Best End Of The Garden Relish Recipes

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END OF THE GARDEN RELISH



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This came from my mom, who got it from her mom. I like it because it has a great balance of sweet and sour, unlike store bought relishes that are either way too sweet or way to sour.

Provided by Bruce Casey Lau

Categories     Onions

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs onions
1 medium cabbage
10 green tomatoes
12 green peppers
6 red sweet peppers
1/2 cup salt
6 cups sugar
1 tablespoon celery seed
4 cups vinegar
2 cups water
15 drops green food coloring (aprox)

Steps:

  • Finely chop onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers.
  • This can be either with a food processor or with a blender.
  • Chunk the vegetables to fill the blender ½ full, then filling with water.
  • Combine salt and vegetables in a large pot with enough water to cover and let sit over night.
  • Squeeze as much of the water out as possible.
  • You can use cheesecloth for this.
  • For low sodium version the mixture can be rinsed and drained well.
  • Combine sugar, celery seed, vinegar, and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add vegetables and food coloring to give it a more appealing appearance.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Either continue to slow boil for 15 minutes then add to jars and seal, or add to jars and process using a water bath canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 4753.9, Carbohydrate 130.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 117, Protein 5.1

GRANDMA'S MIXED PICKLES OR END OF THE GARDEN



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These sweet mixed pickles are so good. Grandma often improvised with whatever she had left in the garden but cucumbers, cauliflour, and carrots were always included.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 qt small cucumbers cut in 1 inch slices
2 c carrots peeled and cut in chunks
2 c small onions
2 red bell peppers, cut in chunkc
2 green peppers, cut in chunks
1 large cauliflower broken into florets
2 c green beans
2 c broccoli florets
1 c canning or kosher salt
4 qt water
2 c sugar
3 Tbsp mixed pickling spices
2 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp celery seed
1 hot red pepper (use the amount you like for heat)
6 1/2 c apple cider vinegar
optional: pickle crisp (a new product grandma didn't have)

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve salt in cold water and pour over prepare vegetables. Let stand at cool room temperature for 12-18 hours (overnight).
  • 2. Drain completely. Add spices, red pepper, and sugar to vinegar. Boil this liquid for 3 minutes. Add vegetables and bring all to a boil. Immediately pack in sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Yeild: 6 pints
  • 3. I use pickle crisp, a new product Grandma didn't have. It makes these pickles even crisper and better. Pickle crisp is available at most stores that sell canning products. If you use it follow directions for amounts indicatd in package.

END OF GARDEN RELISH



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We dollop this tangy relish on burgers, hot dogs and salads. It's a cool way to use up garden produce, and people love it at picnics and potlucks. -Karen Stucky, Freeman, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 large cucumbers, shredded
3 large onions, finely chopped
3 cups shredded carrots
2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped
5 tablespoons salt
5 cups sugar
3 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Toss first 5 ingredients; let stand 3 hours. Drain; squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a Dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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