Microwave Pickle Relish Recipes

MICROWAVE PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and cucumbers and onions are crisp-tender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

OLD-FASHIONED PICKLE RELISH (TRADITIONAL OR SPICY)

Steps:

• Combine the cukes, onions, and peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Place a layer of ice cubes on top to cover surface of relish.
• Let stand 2 hours up to 12 hours.
• Drain thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid.
• Place drained veggies, sugar, vinegar and spices in a large stainless steel kettle. If making the spicy version, you will add your pepper flakes now also.
• Bring to a boil over high heat watching so as not to scorch. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pack hot into 1/2 pint jars.
• Process in a water-bath for 10 minutes.

MICROWAVE DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Use a 1 quart canning jar and fill with cucumbers, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric and 1 hot pepper if using.
• Use a 4 cup microwave safe glass bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Place in microwave for 4 minutes (until it boils).
• Remove liquid from microwave, pour it over the cucumbers in the jar. Make sure the cucumbers are covered with liquid. If not, add water to cover.
• Use a piece of plastic wrap to loosely cover the jar. Microwave for 3 minutes. Place the cap on the jar and let cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator. Pickles should be ready to eat when cold.

MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed and turmeric.
• Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent.
• Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

MICROWAVE SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• In small bowl mix salt, tumeric, mustard seed, celery seed, vinegar and sugar.
• In microwavable bowl, mix cucumbers and onion.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onion.
• Microwave, uncovered, on High for 5 minutes.
• Stir well, return to microwave for 5 minutes more.
• Cool; pour into quart jar and refrigerate.
• Pickles are ready to eat when thoroughly chilled.