Best of Show Zucchini Relish by Pam McGowan (Rochester, IL)

June 20, 2024

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Yields: 6-10 Pints

Directions

1In a large mixing bowl, stir chopped zucchini, chopped onion and salt together. Let the mixture stand overnight. Transfer to a colander to drain. Rinse under cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and place mixture in large stock pot.

2In the large stock pot, stir in the vinegar, celery seed, black pepper, nutmeg, turmeric, cornstarch and sugar. Bring the mixture to a very low boil, reduce heat and cook gently for 30 minutes. Add the chopped celery and chopped bell peppers. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.

3Spoon the relish mixture into pint jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims. Adjust lids and process 15 minutes using a boiling water bath method.

Ingredients

10 cups coarsely chopped zucchini (unpeeled)

4 cups chopped onion

4 Tbsp Mrs. Wages® Pickling & Canning Salt

2 ½ cups Mrs. Wages® Pickling & Canning Vinegar (5% acidity)

2 Tbsp celery seed

1 Tbsp black pepper

1 Tbsp nutmeg

1 Tbsp turmeric

2 Tbsp cornstarch

6 cups sugar

2 cups chopped celery

3 cups chopped bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, green)

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