sweet cucumber relish

One of the ways that I love to use my cucumber harvest (even the yellow cucumbers!) is to make a sweet cucumber relish. It is easy to make and delicious as a garnish on a hot dog or mixed in potato salad. 

Cucumber Relish Recipe

pickling cucumbers, washed, and chopped

sweet onions, chopped

green peppers, washed,

pickling salt

apple cider vinegar

granulated sugar

mustard seeds

celery seeds

turmeric

Soak the cucumbers and scrub them well. If...

Soak the cucumbers and scrub them well. If they are large, remove the seeds.

Chop the cucumbers and add them with the...

Chop the cucumbers and add them with the chopped onions and peppers in a large bowl.

Sprinkle the mixture with pickling salt and stir...

Sprinkle the mixture with pickling salt and stir well to distribute the salt.

Add enough cold water to cover the vegetables.

Cover and allow to sit for 2 hours...

Cover and allow to sit for 2 hours or overnight.

Transfer the vegetables to a colander and drain...

Transfer the vegetables to a colander and drain well.

Place the mixture in a large pot, add...

Place the mixture in a large pot, add the granulated sugar and vinegar.

Heat until boiling so that the sugar will...

Heat until boiling so that the sugar will dissolve.

Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds and turmeric.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat...

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then.

Place the relish into hot, sterilized canning jars,...

Place the relish into hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch at the top.

Seal and process the filled jars in a...

Seal and process the filled jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.

Remove the jars and allow to cool overnight.

This sweet and tangy cucumber relish is made with cucumbers, peppers, onions, sweetened with brown sugar, and flavored with an apple cider vinegar brine infused with pickling spices.

Sweet Cucumber Relish Canning Recipe

cucumbers ((about 8 medium, 3 pounds measured after prep))

green bell peppers

red bell peppers

onion

salt

water

cinnamon

mustard seed

allspice

whole cloves

apple cider vinegar ((or white vinegar 5% acidity))

brown sugar

Rinse the cucumbers under running water to remove dust and soil. Run your fingers along the fruit to remove the spines. Cut 1/4-inch slices off the ends, and dice into pieces. Measure 8 cups and place in a large bowl.

Wash the peppers and remove the stems, seeds, and membrane. Dice into pieces. Measure 2 cups of each of the green and red peppers and add to the large bowl.

Peel the onion and dice into pieces. Measure 1 cup and add to the large bowl.

Stir to combine the vegetables in the large bowl.

Sprinkle the turmeric and pickling salt over the vegetables. Cover with 2 quarts of ice water. Stir well to combine, place in the refrigerator, and let it sit for 3 hours.

After 3 hours, drain the vegetables, and cover with 2 quarts of ice water. Let this sit for another 1 hour in the fridge.

Prepare the vegetables:

Add the cinnamon, mustard seed, allspice, and cloves to a spice bag, or coffee filter and tie off.

In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and the pickling spice bag. Bring the mixture to a boil and stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan from the heat. Discard the spice bag.

Drain the vegetables in a large colander. Add the drained vegetables to the pickling brine saucepan. Mix to combine. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator 12 hours.

Make the pickling brine:

When you are ready to can the relish, wash your jars, lids, screw bands, and canning tools in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly to remove all suds. Set aside to air dry on a clean kitchen towel.

Place the jar rack into water bath canner, place jars in the canner, and add water to cover. Bring the canner to a simmer (180˚F) for 10 minutes, and keep the jars hot.

Prepare the canning equipment:

Place the relish pot on the stove and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer (180˚F) and heat until the vegetables are evenly hot. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Spread a kitchen towel on the counter. Use your jar lifter to remove a warm jar from canner. Drain and place on the towel. Keep the remaining jars in the canner, so they stay warm.

Use your canning funnel and ladle to fill the jar with the relish leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

Run the bubble popper through the jars to release air bubbles and wipe the rims. Center lid on the jar, and screw on band until it is fingertip tight. Use the jar lifter to place the jar back into the canner, and repeat with the remaining jars.

Once all the jars are in canner, adjust the water level so it is 2 inches above the jar tops.

Cover the canner and bring to boil over high heat. Once water boils vigorously, continue boiling and process the relish for 10 minutes at altitudes of less than 1,000 feet. Adjust processing time for your altitude if necessary (See Note).

When processing time is complete, turn off heat, remove the cover, and allow the canner to cool down and settle for about 5 minutes.

Spread a dry kitchen towel on the counter. Remove the cover by tilting lid away from you so that steam does not burn your face.

Use the jar lifter to remove the jars from canner and place on the towel. Keep the jars upright, and don&#39;t tighten bands or check the seals yet. Let the jars sit undisturbed for 12 to 24-hours to cool.

After 12 to 24-hours, check to be sure jar lids have sealed by pushing on the center of the lid. The lid should not pop up. If the lid flexes up and down, it did not seal. Refrigerate jar and use up within a week.

Remove the screw on bands and rinse the jars. Label, date, and store in a cool, dark location. Allow 4 to 5 weeks for the relish to develop flavor. Use home canned jars within 12 to 18 months for the best quality. Makes about 12 half-pints, or 6 pint sized jars of cucumber relish.

Can the relish:

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