Zucchini Relish Sweet And Tangy

15 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 cups diced zucchini, seeded removed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons pickling salt
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard, seed
  • 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 4 drops green food coloring, next batch i won (I found I like the color as is from the turmeric no green added)
  • pickling lime, Calcium chloride I used Pickling crisp granules

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large glass bowl place zucchini, peppers, onion. Stir in salt and top with cold water. Cover and chill 8 hour or over night.
  2. 2
    Rinse and drain very well.
  3. 3
    Place the rest of the ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil and the simmer for 5 minutes stirring to be sure all sugar is dissolved.
  4. 4
    Add in the zucchini mix and bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place 1/8 teaspoon per jar of pickling crisp granules if using into hot sterilized jars, no need to mix into the veggies.
  6. 6
    Spoon relish into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  7. 7
    Wipe rims and adjust lids and bands. Place in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove to cool out of draft for 12 hours. Check for sealing. Store for 1 year out of light and heat. Give as gifts.

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