Best Unknownchef86s Green Tomato Or Zucchini Relish Recipes

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S GREEN TOMATO OR ZUCCHINI RELISH

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This mighty relish is one that I grew up with. This was originally a green tomato relish recipe, but one year my mom found herself with a lack of green tomatoes and an excess of monster zucchini. So she adapted. Different than most relishes in that it contains cabbage, I haven't yet found one that will match the flavor and texture. It's wonderful for hamburgers and hot dogs. And it makes killer tartar sauce for fish and chips (see recipe #170444). Once when I was a kid, and she was making fish and chips, my mom ran out of this relish. She sent one of my brothers to the store for tartar sauce. It eventually wound up being thrown out, because no one would eat it. In a houseful of non-picky eaters...that says something! PS: This recipe works best with those huge zucchini that you can occasionally find in your garden...and that other people are usually desperate to get rid of! While my mom used to peel the zucchini before making this, I find I prefer it unpeeled, as it adds to the color. Sorry I can't tell you the quantity...we never counted. Prep time is approximate, and does not include the drain-time. Note (11/03/2006): I accidentally omitted the onions when I originally posted the recipe. That has been corrected. Thanks to Chef 238044 for catching that error for me! (I wondered why you added extra onions when I read your review...oops!)

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories Sauces

Time 2h

Yield 21 pints

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 quarts green tomatoes (see note) or 8 quarts zucchini, ground (see note)
1 cup salt
1 medium head of cabbage, ground (see note)
6 green bell peppers, ground (see note)
5 red bell peppers, ground (see note)
6 medium onions, ground (see note)
3 quarts white vinegar
8 cups sugar
2 tablespoons celery seeds
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Note: Grind vegetables with the coarsest blade on a meat grinder (hand-crank or otherwise); you can usually buy the hand-crank kind fairly cheaply at a thrift store.
Mix ground tomato or zucchini and salt, then pour into a cloth bag. Hang and let drain, overnight, over a non-metal container.
In the morning, remove tomato/zucchini to a large, non-reactive (non-aluminum) pot and add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; simmer slowly for 20 minutes.
Pour into sterilized pints and seal.
Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

SUZY'S GREEN TOMATO RELISH

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This is a recipe my mother-in-law made every fall, and the whole family loved it. Now that I make it myself, we look forward to having meals where we can use it. It's great on hot dogs and hamburgers.

Provided by Kathy Keene

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Relish Recipes

Time 13h

Yield 240

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

13 ¼ pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
5 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
4 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks
2 large onions, peeled and cut into chunks
6 apples, cored and cut into chunks
3 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 cup salt (scant)
2 quarts distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
5 pounds white sugar
11 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

Using a food grinder, grind together the green tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, onions, apples, and cucumbers into a large food-safe container. Mix in 1 scant cup salt, and let stand overnight.
The next day, drain off the excess liquid from the ground vegetable mixture.
Bring the vinegar to a boil in a large kettle or stockpot. Place the allspice, cloves, mustard, 1 tablespoon of salt, cinnamon, and turmeric into a closely-woven cloth bag, and place the bag into the hot vinegar to boil for about 15 minutes. Remove the spice bag, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the ground vegetable mixture, bring back to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the relish is soft and slightly darkened in color, about 20 minutes.
Sterilize pint canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish 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 canning kettle, 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 5 minutes.
Remove the jars from the kettle 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). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 32.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

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Classic relish is made with cucumbers, but this tangy and sweet zucchini relish is packed with zucchini, peppers and onions. I use it on burgers, on sandwiches and in any recipes that normally call for pickle relish. -Jyl Basinger, Cave City, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

10 cups shredded zucchini (about 3-1/2 pounds)
4 large onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1/3 cup canning salt
2-1/2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large container, combine the zucchini, onions, peppers and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a stockpot, combine the sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.