Cool Cucumber Relish Food

COLORFUL CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Wash the vegetables; peel and chop cucumbers, seed the peppers and chop into small pieces. Put all vegetables into a large bowl put in the pickling salt. Mix and let stand covered for about 4 hours.
• Rinse vegetables well after 4 hours and press out the excess moisture.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients: sugar, vinegar, celery and mustard seed into a large pot; mix well and bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables, return to boil and boil gently for 10 minutes.
• Have your canning pot ready with 7 pint sterilized jars and lids.
• Ladle relish to within 1/2 inch of top , remove air bubbles, wipe top of jar to remove any liquid that may be there. Place lids thats have been softened in boiling water on and screw band on. Make sure it's not too tight. Place jars in canner and process for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
• You should hear that lovely pop, wipe jars, check to see that all jars have sealed, label and store in a cool dark place.

HOMEMADE CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, celery, onion and peppers in a large bowl; add salt and water.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a large kettle; bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Adjust caps.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

COOL CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumber, red onion, dressing and mustard.
• Enjoy on hot dogs!

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; toast, stirring, until they are lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool.
• Peel and seed the cucumbers, and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Place in a large bowl, and add celery, scallions, poblano chiles, cilantro, lemon juice, and toasted cumin seeds. Season with salt, and serve immediately.

DILL CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder to chop vegetables.
• Combine all vegetables.
• Sprinkle with Salt.
• Cover with cold water and let stand for 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine Vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed and dill seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in drained vegetables and simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into prepared jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Cut prepared cucumbers in quarters lengthwise, then cut into 1/4 inch crosswise slices.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, ginger and salt and pepper to taste in medium glass bowl, blend well.
• Add cucumber slices, blend gently until slices are well coated.
• Cover, let stand 15 to 30 minutes for flavors to blend.