Best Summer Squash Relish Recipes

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YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH RELISH



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My friends can barely wait for the growing season to arrive so I can make this incredible squash relish. The color really dresses up a hot dog. -Ruth Hawkins, Jackson, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 cups shredded yellow summer squash (about 4 pounds)
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
6 tablespoons canning salt
4 cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon each celery seed, ground mustard and ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large container, combine squash, onions, green pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add squash mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 6 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 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SUMMER SQUASH RELISH



Summer Squash Relish image

Provided by Sean Timberlake

Categories     condiment

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 to 8 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 3.5 lbs zucchini or yellow squash, sliced to 1/4-inch discs
4 to 4.5 lbs yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. kosher salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. white distilled vinegar
2 c. cider vinegar
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 3/4 tsp celery seeds
1 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 packet dry pectin

Steps:

  • Drain the vegetables: Layer the squash and onions, salting each layer with kosher salt, in a large nonreactive bowl. Let stand in sink for 3 hours. Drain the squash and onions, transfer to a large colander and rinse well under cold water. Place a bowl over the vegetables, and add a couple cans of tomatoes or whatever you have on hand to weigh the bowl down to squeeze out as much of the water as possible.
  • Prepare the jars and lids: Wash all jars and lids thoroughly with soap and water and rinse well. Fill your canner with enough water to cover the jars by at least 1-inch and bring to a simmer. Using a pair of canning tongs, lower the jars in gently, tilting them to fill with the hot water. In a small saucepan, keep some water warm but not boiling; place the lids in the water. Have an additional kettle of water on to boil.
  • Make the brine: Bring the sugar, vinegars, mustard and celery seeds and turmeric to a rolling boil in a large nonreactive stockpot or Dutch oven. Add the squash and onions. Bring back to the boil, stirring gently. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Make the relish: Transfer the pickles in batches to a food processor, and pulse until broken down to a fine, even consistency. Return the processed relish to a pan and bring back to a boil. Add the pectin, stir until completely dissolved and bring back to the boil for 1 minute.
  • Fill and close the jars: Using canning tongs, remove the jars from the canner, carefully pouring the water back into the canner. Set next to the relish in the saucepan. Turn the heat under the canner to high. Use a ladle to pour the relish into the jars through a canning funnel, leaving 1/2-inch headspace at the top. Run a clean chopstick around the inside of the jar to dislodge any trapped air. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel. Place the lids on, and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
  • Seal the jars: Using canning tongs, gently transfer the jars to the canner, taking care to keep them vertical. When all the jars are in the canner, there should be at least 1 inch of water covering them; if you need more, add water from the kettle until the jars are sufficiently covered. Bring the water to a full rolling boil, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool: Using canning tongs, gently remove the jars from the canner and transfer them to a kitchen towel or cooling rack, again keeping them vertical. Do not set hot jars directly on to cool counter surfaces. Leave to cool, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. If any of the jars do not seal when cool, reprocess using the method above, or refrigerate and use immediately.
  • Label and store: Add a label to the lid or side of your jar, noting the date it was canned. Remove the rings and store jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.

SUMMER SQUASH RELISH



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This is a great early late-June or early-July recipe using some of the first of the summer squash and Thai basil.

Provided by Tides Fan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 3 8 oz. jars, 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups squash, diced (1 medium large)
1 1/2 cups vidalia onions, diced (1 medium to large)
1/2 cup bell pepper, any color, diced (1 large)
1/4 cup fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 cup Thai basil (finely chopped after measuring)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except for Thai basil and boil for 20 minutes. Add Thai basil, and boil for 10 additional minutes.
  • Place in jars and seal. May be put in hot water bath for 10 minutes to help seal.
  • Serve on hotdogs, substitute for regular pickle relish in potato salads, etc.

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