sweet cucumber relish
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.
prep time
23 Hr
cook time
40 Min
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 - large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 medium onions, peeled
- 4 medium green bell peppers, seeded
- 4 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
- 4 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
How To Make sweet cucumber relish
Test Kitchen Tips
The celery seed can be adjusted to your liking.
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Step 1Place cucumbers in a large glass bowl. Stir in salt. Chill overnight. -
Step 2Drain and put through a coarse grinder or food processor.
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Step 3Grind peppers and onions.
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Step 4Place 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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Category:
Other Sauces
Keyword:
#cucumber
Keyword:
#relish
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Canning/Preserving
Collection:
Summer Recipes
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