sweet pickle relish

Luray, VA
Updated on Sep 16, 2010

I found this recipe on the blog of "New Life On A Homestead" that I just HAD to try! We love relish and I use it for more than just on hot dogs. It is especially wonderful in my brown sugar sloppy joes or in chicken or tuna salad! Mmmm!

prep time 6 Hr
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 6-7 - large unpeeled cucumbers (about 4 cups), diced
  • 2 - medium green bell peppers (about 1 1/2 cups), diced
  • 2 - heads celery (about 3 cups), diced
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 cup onion, diced

How To Make sweet pickle relish

  • Step 1
    In a food processor, finely chop the cucumbers, peppers, onion, and celery, being careful not to grind them into puree.
  • Step 2
    Pour the veggies into a large bowl and add your salt. Cover with water and let stand out of the way for about 5 hours.
  • Step 3
    After you have let them sit for the desired time, drain well, pressing the mixture to remove all the liquid. This part takes a little while, but be patient....you will love the results!
  • Step 4
    Combine the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Be careful not to take to deep a breath over the pot, the vinegar smell will get strong for a little bit.
  • Step 5
    Continue stirring until all of the sugar has dissolved. Add the vegetable mixture to the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Pack into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch head space, always remembering to clean the rim of each jar to remove any relish that may prevent the jars from sealing properly. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

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