Classic Sweet Pickle Relish Recipe – Eat Healthy – Natural Home & Garden

Classic Sweet Pickle Relish Recipe

makes 7 to 8 half-pints

What doesn’t go well with a sweet pickle relish? It makes a great pairing with such homey favorites as hot dogs, barbecued meat on buns, grilled cheese, crackers and cheese, cold-cut sandwiches, and tuna fish salad. A spoonful or two added to my Sweet Pickle Macaroni Salad makes an all-American classic.

Ingredients

4  cups finely chopped cucumbers

2  cups finely chopped onions

1  green bell pepper, finely chopped

1  red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4  cup pickling or fine sea salt

2 cups cider vinegar

3  cups sugar

1 tablespoon celery seeds

1  tablespoon mustard seeds

1. Combine the cucumbers, onions, and green and red bell peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and toss well to mix. Cover with cold water. Let stand for at least 2 hours, and up to 6 hours. Drain well, pressing out the excess liquid.

2. Combine the cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, and mustard seeds in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Pack into clean hot half-pint canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles and seal.

4. Process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes, according to the directions on page 31. Let cool undisturbed for 12 hours. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not open for at least 6 weeks to allow the flavors to develop.

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