What You Need:

6 cucumbers
2 green bell peppers
2 red bell peppers
3 onions
1/4 C of pickling salt
5 qts of cold water
3 C of sugar
2 C of cider vinegar
2 1/2 tsp celery seed
2 1/2 tsp mustard seed
1/2 tsp turmeric

How to Make It:

Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds and chop very fine to measure 6 C.
Remove the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and chop very fine, measuring out 3 C.
Peel the onions and chop very fine to measure 3 C.
Place the cucumbers, peppers and onions into a 5 qt. bowl and sprinkle with the salt.
Add enough cold water to completely cover the vegetables.
Let the covered vegetables stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
Run the vegetables under cold water to rinse and allow them to thoroughly drain.
Place the sugar, vinegar, celery and mustard seeds and turmeric into a 5 qt. pot.
Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Place the vegetables into the pot and return to a brisk boil.
Reduce the heat to medium high and cook the vegetables for 25 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
Prepare the canning jars and two piece caps as directed by the manufacturer.
Lightly compact the hot relish into the jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space.
Release the air bubbles and add more relish if necessary to preserve the correct head space.
Wipe the jar rims and hand tighten the lids.
Process the relish in a water bath canner for 10 minutes from the point of boiling.
Cool in a draft free area and check the seals before storing.
Any jars that are not sealed correct should be refrigerated and used within 2 months.

Makes 7 half pints

There’s nothing like a good relish to liven up burgers, hot dogs or your favorite salads. Try adding a little of this relish to tuna salad, macaroni salad or even to salad dressing. Make your own Thousand Island dressing and add a little of this sweet delight to give it a special touch.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Standing Time: approximately 2 hours
Cooking Time: approximately 25 minutes
Processing Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 2 hours 05 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 2 tbsp serving)
Calories 51; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 13g; Fiber 0g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 499mg