Sweet Pickle Relish: A Year-Round Delight
Are you looking for a simple and delicious way to enjoy your garden-fresh cucumbers all year long? Look no further than homemade sweet pickle relish! With a combination of cucumbers, sweet peppers, and onions from your garden, you can create a flavorful relish that will elevate your burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Plus, it’s the secret ingredient in our favorite Turkey Salad.
Crafting the Perfect Sweet Pickle Relish
Making sweet pickle relish is easier than you think. Follow these simple steps to create a batch that will impress your friends and family:
- Start by washing and drying your cucumbers and red peppers.
- Cut the cucumbers into chunks.
- Remove the stems, seeds, and membranes of the red peppers, and cut them into chunks as well.
- Peel the onions, removing the ends, and cut them into chunks.
- Place the cucumbers in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Measure out four cups of the chopped cucumbers and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Repeat the process with the red peppers and onions, pulsing each separately until finely chopped. Measure out two cups of each and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Stir in some kosher salt, and cover the mixture with ice water. Let it sit for two hours.
- Drain the vegetables, rinse well, and drain thoroughly.
- In a large stock pot, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seed. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spoon the hot relish into hot pint jars, leaving a ¼ inch space.
- Top the jars with lids and rings, tightening them by hand.
- Place the jars into boiling water and process for 15 minutes.
- Remove the jars and set them aside to cool completely.
This recipe should yield 3-4 pints or 6-8 half pints of delicious sweet pickle relish. If using half pints, adjust the processing time to 10 minutes.
Preserving the Bounty of Your Garden
Learning to preserve your garden produce is both rewarding and budget-friendly. By canning the fruits of your labor, you can enjoy the taste of summer all year round. If you’re new to canning, don’t worry! It may seem like there are a lot of steps involved, but the results are worth it. To guide you through the process, we have used a recipe from the Ball Blue Book canning guide, shared with us by a kind and knowledgeable relative.
For a quick and easy refrigerator pickle relish, try our Pickled Green Onions. They are the perfect topping for hot dogs and burgers.
More Ways to Enjoy Cucumbers
Looking for more cucumber recipes? Try these delightful dishes:
- Creamy Cucumber Salad: A must-have for summer cookouts. The combination of cucumbers, crunchy red onion, and fresh dill will make your taste buds dance.
- Thai Cucumber Salad: A sweet and tangy Asian dressing takes this cucumber salad to the next level. It’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with any meal.
- Chunky Vegetable Dip: A quick and easy dip packed with crunchy vegetables in a creamy herb base. It’s a fantastic appetizer for summer gatherings.
- Greek Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing: A flavor-packed salad that is always a hit at family dinners.
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