CELERY RELISH

Celery Relish image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
4 large onions
1 whole head of celery
1/2 large cabbage
1/2 cup pickling salt
5 cups white vinegar
6 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
1 green bell pepper, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small

Steps:

Put through food chopper (or chop fine) the cucumbers, onions, celery and cabbage; place in a large non-reactive container (ceramic, glass, stainless steel or enamel, not aluminum). Sprinkle with salt, and let stand overnight.
Next day, drain and rinse to remove excess salt, and thoroughly drain again, pressing out as much water as possible.
Have bottles washed and kept ready for use on a tray in a warm oven.
In large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine 5 cups vinegar and the sugar, bring to a boiling point. Make a dressing of the flour, turmeric, 1 cup vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, diced red and green peppers; add to vinegar mixture and stir well to combine. Add drained vegetables. Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot jars, and process in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1218.8, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 11401, Carbohydrate 290.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 257.3, Protein 8.6