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    Sweet Pickle Relish

    Published: Sep 4, 2022 by Aqueena · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    So, you have a bunch of cucumbers and want to make some basic sweet pickle relish? I have just the recipe for you! This relish is easy to make for beginners and doesn't have a lot of ingredients. It's a universal relish that can be thrown in egg salad, potato salad, on burgers, hotdogs and more!

    Sweet Pickle Relish on a wooden spoon with cucumbers beside it

    Ingredients

    • Cucumbers
    • Red Pepper
    • Onions
    • Vinegar
    • Salt
    • Sugar
    • Celery Seed
    • Mustard Seed
    Wash the Cucumbers
    Remove ends and seeds
    Dice Finely
    Finely Dice Red Pepper
    Dice onion
    Place in Large Bowl
    Salt
    Make Brine
    Drain Veggies
    Rinse and Drain again
    Add Veggies to Brine
    Fill Jars

    📖Recipe

    Sweet Pickle Relish on a wooden spoon with cucumbers beside it

    Sweet Pickle Relish

    Perfect basic relish that has many uses.
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Salting 2 hrs
    Total Time 56 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 72 Servings (12-125ml jars)
    Calories 23 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Cups Cucumbers Deseeded and Finely Diced
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper Cored, Finely Diced
    • 2 Yellow Onions Finely Diced
    • Water enough to cover veggies (optional)
    • 3 Teaspoons Pickkling Salt

    Brine

    • 1.5 Cups White Granulated Sugar
    • 2 Cups Vinegar
    • 1.5 Teaspoons Celery Seed
    • 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seed

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the Vegetables

    • Cut both ends off the cucumbers. Cut in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, scrape out the middle of the cucumbers to remove the seeds.
    • Finely dice the red pepper and onion

    Salt the Vegetables

    • Place the diced vegetables in a large bowl and mix in the salt. You can also mix in water at this stage but that is optional. Let this mixture sit on the counter for 2-3 hours, covered.
    • Run the vegetables under water to remove the salt.
    • Press out excess moisture with a cheese cloth or kitchen towel.

    Make the Brine

    • In a Large Pot: Mix the vinegar, seasonings and sugar. Bring to a boil

    Make the Relish

    • Combine the drained vegetables with the brine. Simmer for atleast 10 minutes. (Taste your relish! if you want it sweeter, add more sugar. If its too sweet, add more vinegar. If you want it to be brighter, add some turmeric (¼ teaspoon)

    Store

    • Follow the instructions on your canner to can this recipe or store it in the fridge for up to 2 months in an airtight container

    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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