Pickle Relish - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 qt. chopped cucumbers (about 4 medium to large)
2 c. chopped sweet red peppers (about 4 medium)
2 c. chopped sweet green peppers (about 4 medium)
1 c. chopped onion
1 qt. vinegar
1 Tbsp. turmeric
1/2 c. canning salt
1 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 tsp. whole allspice
2 sticks cinnamon
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
Preparation
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Combine cucumbers, peppers and onion.
Sprinkle with turmeric. Dissolve salt in 2 quarts cold water and pour over vegetables.
Let stand 3 to 4 hours.
Drain.
Cover vegetables with cold water and let stand 1 hour.
Drain thoroughly.
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
Add to sugar and vinegar.
Heat to boiling and pour over vegetables.
Cover and let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place. Simmer until vegetables are hot.
Bring to boiling.
Pack boiling hot into hot jars, leaving 1/8-inch headspace.
Adjust caps. Process 10 to 15 minutes.
Yield:
6 pints.
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