Sweet Hot Pickle Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart hot banana pepper, chopped finely
1 1/2 quarts cucumbers, chopped finely
2 large onions, chopped finely
1/4 cup canning salt
2 tablespoons canning salt
5 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons pickling spices

Preparation

Combine peppers, cucumbers, onion, and the 1/4 cup + 2 tbs canning salt in a large glass or ceramic bowl, cover with cold water and let stand for 2 hours. Drain thoroughly, pressing on the vegetables to remove excess liquid.
Combine the sugar and vinegar in a large pot, tie the pickling spices in cheesecloth and add to the liquid. Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
Add vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag. Pack into hot jars and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.