HOMEMADE SWEET RELISH

Homemade Sweet Relish image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 c (about 15 small ones) cucumbers, washed, ends cut off and finely chopped
2 c white onions, finely chopped
1/2 c red peppers, finely chopped
1/4 c pickling or kosher salt
2 c white vinegar
3 c granulated sugar, or to taste
1/2 Tbsp celery seeds
1/2 Tbsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp ground turmeric

Steps:

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
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