SWEET Pickle Relish

This sweet pickle relish recipe is the perfect way to use those leftover garden vegetables. It’s perfect for beginning canners!

INGREDIENTS

– Cucumbers – Chopped onions – Chopped green pepper – Chopped red pepper – Salt – Sugar – Celery seed – Mustard seed – Apple cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS

– Begin by sterilizing your jars.  Set the canning jars on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for at least 20 minutes. – Fill a small pan with water and add jar lids and rings.

 Using a food processer chop cucumbers, onions, and green and red peppers.

1

Place veggies in a large bowl.  Sprinkle vegetables with salt and cover with cold water.  Allow them to sit for at least 2 hours.

2

  Rinse and drain thoroughly so you are able to get out as much water as you can.

3

  Combine sugar, spices and vinegar in a large pot and bring to a boil   Add the drained vegetables and simmer for about 10 minutes

4

 Ladle the hot relish into your hot sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch at the top.  Be sure to remove any air bubbles and secure your lids to the tops of the jars.

One of the best ways to preserve extra garden veggies like cucumbers and peppers is by canning. This sweet pickle relish is so easy for beginners! Try it!

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