Sweet and Spicy Garden Relish/ Chow-Chow

• 1 habanero, minced
• 8 cups grated zucchini (or yellow squash)
• 3 large onions, grated
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 4 large bell peppers (red and green)
• 12 cup salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 cups vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pickling spices

1. Grate all the vegetables equalling 4 quarts, in a food processor then place in a large container.
2. Add salt, cover with water and allow to stand for 1 hour.
3. While the vegetables are soaking, in a large pot, add the sugar, vinegar and pickling spice.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
5. Drain and rinse the vegetables well squeezing out all liquid; add to the pot and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes.
7. Stir frequently.
8. Pour the relish into hot, sterilized pint jars.
9. Wipe rims, place lids and screw bands on fingertip-tight; process 15 minutes in a boiling bath.
10. Remove to a protected surface to cool, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

habanero, zucchini, onions, carrots, bell peppers, salt, sugar, turmeric, vinegar, pickling spices

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-and-spicy-garden-relish-chow-chow-252920 (may not work)