Cucumber Relish - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 gal. finely chopped cucumbers
1 qt. finely chopped onions
1 c. finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 c. finely chopped green pepper
1 c. finely chopped carrots
3 Tbsp. pickling salt
2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. celery seed
1 tsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
3 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks
3 c. vinegar
3 c. sugar
Preparation
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Combine cucumbers, onions, peppers, carrots and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Mix well and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
Drain.
Tie spices in a bag.
Combine spice bag, vinegar and sugar in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Add vegetables.
Boil gently, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes or until desired consistency.
Pack into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
Screw metal bands on tightly.
Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
Yield: About 6 pints.
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