Prize Winning Zucchini Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 cups zucchini, unpeeled, chopped (about 7 medium)
4 cups onions, chopped (about 4 large)
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
3 tablespoons canning salt
3 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups vinegar
1 tablespoon turmeric, ground
4 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Preparation

In a large container, combine zucchini, onion, pepper, chilies and salt; stir well.
Chill overnight. Rinse thoroughly; drain.
In a large kettle, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Add zucchini mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
Ladle hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust lids.
Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
Serving suggestion: Mix into tuna or macaroni salad.
(Country Woman July/Aug 1995)