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uncle jack's cucumber relish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Brad Nichols
Pleasantville, NY

Often just called 'pickle' by my family, we always had this in the fridge when I was growing up. It's a great alternative to the standard green sweet relish, and just as versatile! Hope you like it!

(2 ratings)
yield 6 pints
prep time 12 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For uncle jack's cucumber relish

  • 8 c
    cucumbers, diced
  • 3 c
    onions, diced
  • 1/2 c
    green pepper, diced
  • 1/3 c
    salt
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 4 c
    white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    mustard seed
  • 1 Tbsp
    celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 tsp
    tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    mixed pickling spice in cheesecloth
  • 1/3 c
    pickling salt

How To Make uncle jack's cucumber relish

  • 1
    Place diced cucumbers, onions and peppers in a large pot. Sprinkle with the Pickling salt and cover with cold water.
  • 2
    Let stand overnight, then drain and rinse
  • 3
    Add all other ingredients, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes
  • 4
    Fill sterilized pint jars and seal.
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