Recipe by our Grandmother Dorothy. Use as you would any sweet relish, on sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers or right out of the jar, it's that GOOD!!
Course: Canning
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6-7 pints
Author: Dorothy Nyhuise
Ingredients
10c. shredded unpeeled zucchini
4c. choppedonion
5T.pickling salt
1lg.red bell pepperchopped
1lg.green bell pepperchopped
6c.granulated sugar
2 1/2c.cider vinegar
1T.cornstarch
1T.dry mustard
1T.ground turmeric
2tsp.celery seed
1 tsp.mustard seeds
1/2tsp.ground black pepper
7pintglass preserving jarswith lids and bands
Instructions
Combine shredded zucchini and chopped onion in a large, non-metal bowl, and sprinkle with pickling salt. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
The following day, prepare the boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
Drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside.
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the red and green bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
Immediately pack the relish into hot jars leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe the rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (start timing when the water returns to boil) adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.