squash relish

Des Arc, AR
Updated on Apr 29, 2013

This is a great way to use all that squash you get from your garden. We ate this with pintos growing up, but my friends and family like it as a side at cookouts too.

prep time
cook time
method Canning/Preserving
yield makes about 6 pints

Ingredients

  • 10 cups squash chopped
  • 4 cups onion chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon cellery seed

How To Make squash relish

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl mix squash, onion, bell peppers, and salt. Cover this with ice water, and let sit in refrigerator overnight.
  • Step 2
    Drain and squeeze as much fluid off of squash mixture as you can
  • Step 3
    In a large pot mix all ingredients including squash mixture, and bring to a boil. simmer for 30 minutes. stirring frequently.
  • Step 4
    put hot relish in clean jars, and top with boiled flats and rings. As the jars seal, you will hear popping.

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