Sweet Pickle Relish
This sweet pickle relish is a great recipe for using up your garden cucumbers. Only a few ingredients are needed to make this delicious hamburger and hot dog relish. Those that did not plant cucumbers this year, can purchase a quart from their local farmers market to make this recipe.
Ingredients
• 1 quart chopped cucumbers (about 4 medium)
• 2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)
• 1 cup chopped sweet, green pepper (about 1 medium)
• 1 cup chopped sweet, red pepper (about 1 medium)
• 1/4 cup salt
• 3 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 2 cups cider vinegar
I used the Ball FreshTech Electric Water Bath Canner, Silver
Directions:
• Prepare your jars by sterilizing
• Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Place jars on a baking sheet and bake in oven for at least 20 minutes to sterilize.
• Fill a small saucepan with water and add jar lids and rings. Place on the stove and heat on a low to medium heat and bring water to 180 degrees. A candy or meat thermometer works great for this
• Combine cucumbers, onions, green & red peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 2 hours.
• Drain, rinse and drain thoroughly getting out as much water as you can.
• Combine sugar, spices and vinegar in a large pot and bring to a boil
• Add drained vegetables and simmer for about 10 minutes
• Pack hot relish into your hot sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch at the top. Be sure to remove any air bubbles and secure your lids on the to tops of the jars.
• This will make about 4 pints or 8 half pints
Water Bath Method and Directions
• Add jars to into large pan of boiling water using jar lifters. There should be about 1″ of water covering the jars. If there is too much, remove some with a ladle. Cover with lid.
• Process for 10 minutes, then lift jars out using jar lifters. Set them on a clean towel to cool. Lids will be slightly concave (curving down in the center) when they are sealed.
Note: Unopened jars of pickles will last for 1 year, and opened jars will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.If you like this post, see more DIY, recipes and tips on Pinterest.
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