Sweet Pickle Relish
- 1 (6 qt.) basket cucumbers (20 to 25 medium to large cukes)
- 10 medium onions
- 3 green sweet peppers
- 2 red sweet peppers
- 1 qt. vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. celery seed
- 2 Tbsp. mustard seed
- 2 Tbsp. dry mustard
- 2 tsp. turmeric
- 6 c. sugar
- Wash cukes; slice lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Do not cut off skin.
- Put through food chopper (small grind; I use a Cuisinart). Put in crock or stainless; sprinkle 1/2 cup pickling salt.
- Let stand overnight (or a few hours), covered, then drain.
- Mix all dry ingredients, except sugar.
- Put 3/4 of the vinegar in an enamel or stainless (not aluminum) kettle.
- Add sugar; bring to boil.
- Add 1/4 cup vinegar to spices; mix to paste.
- Add to hot vinegar; mix well.
- Add relish to vinegar; simmer for 20 minutes. Jar and seal.
- Store when cool.
basket cucumbers, onions, green sweet peppers, red sweet peppers, vinegar, celery, mustard, turmeric, sugar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=565982 (may not work)