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sweet cucumber relish

(3 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
judy williams
meshoppen, PA

Passed on by my Aunt Carol through our family reunion cookbook. The perfect sweet relish for adding to tuna fish sandwiches, tuna macaroni salad, burgers, and hot dogs.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Whether it's used as a topping for burgers or hot dogs, a mix-in for salads, or a standalone side dish, this sweet cucumber relish will impress guests. It has a balance of sweet and tangy flavors combined with a crunch of cucumbers and notes of onions and bell peppers. The hint of flavor from the celery and mustard seeds is an unexpected twist. This simple relish will be a tasty addition to summer cookout menus.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 23 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For sweet cucumber relish

  • 8
    large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 c
    salt
  • 4 md
    onions, peeled
  • 4 md
    green bell peppers, seeded
  • 4 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 4 1/2 tsp
    mustard seed
  • 2 1/2 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    apple cider vinegar

How To Make sweet cucumber relish

Test Kitchen Tips
The celery seed can be adjusted to your liking.
  • Place cucumbers in a large glass bowl. Stir in salt.
    1
    Place cucumbers in a large glass bowl. Stir in salt. Chill overnight.
  • Drain and put through a coarse grinder or food processor.
    2
    Drain and put through a coarse grinder or food processor.
  • Grind peppers and onions.
    3
    Grind peppers and onions.
  • Vegetables in a saucepan with the seasonings, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil.
    4
    Place the vegetables in a saucepan with the seasonings, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil. Cook for 30 minutes; stirring often. Put in sterilized jars and process for 10 minutes.
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