Best Gladys Zucchini Relish Recipes

GLADYS' ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

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

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

EASY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Toss zucchini and onion with salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight to drain. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain well.
• Mix dry mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Heat vinegar, sugar, spice mix, zucchini mixture, and red bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetables into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 25 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Grate zucchini, onions and peppers in a food processor. Place in a large bowl and add salt. Mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature 8-10 hours.
• Rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well. Use the back of the spoon to push mixture against strainer to release as much water as you can.
• Place zucchini mixture in a large stockpot and add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and bring to a boil. Keep at a low boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place in sterilized pint jars and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes (adjust for altitude).

GRAND SCALE ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine zucchini, onions, celery and peppers.
• Add salt and toss to mix. Set aside for 12 hours or overnight.
• Drain veggies in large colander. Rinse thoroughly and drain again. Press a bowl down on top of veggies to force out as much liquid as possible.
• In large non-reactive pot or kettle, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cornstarch, mustard and tumeric.
• Mix well. Add veggies and bring to rolling boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until thick.
• Pack into hot pint jars.
• Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes (sea-level); 15 minutes (high elevations).

ZUCCHINI RELISH WITH SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with kosher salt in a large bowl. Allow vegetables to rest for 8 hours; rinse and drain vegetables thoroughly.
• Heat vegetables, sugar, cider vinegar, cornstarch, celery seed, and turmeric over medium heat until thickened, about 50 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the zucchini mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• SOAK.
• Grate zucchini in food processor, along with onion and bell peppers.
• Mix salt in with vegetables in large plastic bowl.
• Let stand overnight.
• Next morning, rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well.
• MIX.
• Place shredded vegetables in large heavy pan and add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and boil for 30 minutes.
• Pack and seal in hot sterilized jars.

ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Simmer 30 minutes.
• Pour in sterilized, hot jars and seal.
• Use enamel or earthenware utensils, not aluminum.

DONER'S ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredints in large pot and heat on medium heat stirring occasionally until getting the consistancy you prefer.
• Place in heated jars and put on dome lids and rings (We heat our jars in a pan of hot water).
• Place jars in canner then fill with cold water until water reaches the bottom of the rings.
• Bring water to a boil and boil for approx 15 minutes and remove jars from water.

ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables; sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 3 hours; rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil. Stir in zucchini mixture and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days.