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Homemade Sweet Pickle Relish

Course Canning & Freezing
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 3 pints

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cucumbers unpeeled, seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 large onions diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt (not a typo)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbs celery seed
  • 1 tbs mustard seeds

Instructions

  • Combine the diced cucumbers, onions, and peppers in a large stockpot. Sprinkle the ¼ cup kosher salt over the vegetable. Fill the pot with ice cold water enough to cover the diced vegetables. Set the mixture aside to rest for 2 hours.
  • Line a fine mesh sieve with cheesecloth and add the vegetables. Allow them to drain for 10 minutes or so, then gather the ends of the cheesecloth together and twist to form a bundle. Squeeze a little tighter to press out the liquid, allowing it to drain. Don't smash the vegetables but extract as much liquid as possible.
  • While the vegetables are draining, combine the vinegar, sugar and seeds in the large pot.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and add the vegetables.
  • Stir and bring it back to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, place the hot relish in glass jars with lids. Spoon additional brine over the vegetable if needed to cover. Process according to standard canning procedures if preserving.
  • I placed mine in Weck jars and refrigerated until ready to eat. It should keep a couple of weeks if kept cold.

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