End Of Summer Relish Recipes

END OF THE GARDEN RELISH

Steps:

• Finely chop onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers.
• This can be either with a food processor or with a blender.
• Chunk the vegetables to fill the blender ½ full, then filling with water.
• Combine salt and vegetables in a large pot with enough water to cover and let sit over night.
• Squeeze as much of the water out as possible.
• You can use cheesecloth for this.
• For low sodium version the mixture can be rinsed and drained well.
• Combine sugar, celery seed, vinegar, and water.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables and food coloring to give it a more appealing appearance.
• Bring to a boil.
• Either continue to slow boil for 15 minutes then add to jars and seal, or add to jars and process using a water bath canner.

HOMEMADE CHOW CHOW RELISH

Steps:

• Add the chopped vegetables to a large bowl (6 quarts) and cover with the salt. Gently mix then cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• Next, drain the liquid from the vegetables (do not rinse). Set aside.
• In a large pot over medium heat; combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard, and spices then bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
• Next, add the vegetables to the brine and return to a simmer then cook 15 to 20 minutes.
• Pack the chow chow relish in sterile jars leaving ½ inch of head space; cover with lids and secure the lids with bands.
• Process in a water bath or steam canner for 10 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the hot jars to a towel lined countertop and allow to cool overnight. You should hear jar lids ping letting you know that they are properly sealed. (See Notes)

END OF GARDEN RELISH

Steps:

• Toss first 5 ingredients; let stand 3 hours. Drain; squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a Dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

THE BEST RELISH I'VE EVER HAD

Steps:

• Grate the cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle the pickling salt over the top. Cover tightly, and allow to rest at room temperature overnight.
• Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber mixture; set aside. Whisk together the sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. Heat the vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in the cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process pint jars for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

GRANDMA'S MIXED PICKLES OR END OF THE GARDEN

Steps:

• 1. Dissolve salt in cold water and pour over prepare vegetables. Let stand at cool room temperature for 12-18 hours (overnight).
• 2. Drain completely. Add spices, red pepper, and sugar to vinegar. Boil this liquid for 3 minutes. Add vegetables and bring all to a boil. Immediately pack in sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Yeild: 6 pints
• 3. I use pickle crisp, a new product Grandma didn't have. It makes these pickles even crisper and better. Pickle crisp is available at most stores that sell canning products. If you use it follow directions for amounts indicatd in package.