Celery Relish

Name: Celery Relish
Ingredients: 4 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded; 4 large onions; 1 whole head of celery; 1/2 large cabbage; 1/2 cup pickling salt; 5 cups white vinegar; 6 cups granulated sugar; DRESSING; 2/3 cup flour; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons celery seeds; 1 green bell pepper, diced small; 1 red bell pepper, diced small

15 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
4 large onions
1 whole head of celery
1/2 large cabbage
1/2 cup pickling salt
5 cups white vinegar
6 cups granulated sugar
DRESSING
2/3 cup flour
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds
1 green bell pepper, diced small
1 red bell pepper, diced small

Directions

1

Put through food chopper (or chop fine) the cucumbers, onions, celery and cabbage; place in a large non-reactive container (ceramic, glass, stainless steel or enamel, not aluminum). Sprinkle with salt, and let stand overnight.
2

Next day, drain and rinse to remove excess salt, and thoroughly drain again, pressing out as much water as possible.
3

Have bottles washed and kept ready for use on a tray in a warm oven.
4

In large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine 5 cups vinegar and the sugar, bring to a boiling point. Make a dressing of the flour, turmeric, 1 cup vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, diced red and green peppers; add to vinegar mixture and stir well to combine. Add drained vegetables. Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot jars, and process in boiling water for 10 minutes.