Grandmas Cucumber Relish Food

HOW TO MAKE MUSTARD PICKLES - GREAT-GRANDMA'S RECIPE

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onions in a large stainless steel or glass bowl.
• Mix 1 cup of pickling/canning salt with 8 cups of cold water (double this as needed if doing a larger batch of pickles). Pour over top of cucumbers and onions, add more cold water if necessary to cover the tops of the cucumbers. Use a clean plate and place on top of the cucumbers to keep them under the surface of the ice salt water.
• Fill a pint sized Mason jar with water (use a lid) and set it on top of the plate to act as a weight. Let soak for 1 to 2 hours on the counter or put the bowl in the fridge overnight or for 12 hours.
• After soaking cucumbers and onions, pour out salt water and rinse thoroughly with cold water and allow cucumbers to drain.
• Prepare water bath canner and begin warming the water.
• In a large stainless steel pot, combine sugar, dry mustard and turmeric, celery salt, and ClearJel®, then pour in a ½ cup of water, whisking until combined and smooth. Pour in vinegar and bring to a full boil while stirring.
• Once it's reached a full boil, lower heat to a simmer and stir until it thickens up, then add the cucumbers and the onions and bring to a boil. When it reaches a boil with the vegetables added, keep at a low boil and cook for 5 minutes, stir as needed.
• In jars just washed in hot soapy water and rinsed, pack the relish/pickle mixture to a ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and add more product if needed to keep the ½ inch headspace. Clean the rim, put on lid and bands, and screw down to finger tip tight. Place filled jar into your water bath canner. Make sure at least 1 inch of water covers the top of the jars.
• Bring water to a full boil, once water is boiling, process pints for 10 minutes.
• Turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars sit in canner for 5 minutes. Then remove from canner and let cool and seal on a folded towel.

THE BEST RELISH I'VE EVER HAD

Steps:

• Grate the cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle the pickling salt over the top. Cover tightly, and allow to rest at room temperature overnight.
• Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber mixture; set aside. Whisk together the sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. Heat the vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in the cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process pint jars for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

EASY HOMEMADE CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Place chopped cucumbers and 1/4 cup salt in a colander over a bowl and toss to combine. Cover, refrigerate and allow to drain overnight. You will have a large amount of water in the bowl the next morning.
• Drain and rinse cucumbers in ice cold water, filling the bowl. Drain well; this helps to remove the excess salt.
• Chop peppers and onions. Add to cucumbers.
• In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, horseradish, celery seed and mustard seed. Let sit at room temperature until sugar dissolves. Add to cucumber mixture and then add enough vinegar to cover.
• Bottle in your favorite jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks, freeze, or give as gifts to friends.

RETRO CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Thinly slice the cucumber on a mandolin.
• Sprinkle the cucumber with salt to draw out some of the moisture. Leave to sit for 1/2 hour.
• Prepare jars and lids by washing them in warm soapy water.
• Turn the oven onto 120 degrees.
• Once the glasses are clean place them on a tray and into the oven to sterilise.
• After 15 minutes turn the oven off but leave the glasses in the oven.
• Wash the salt off the cucumber.
• Combine the cornflour and water until a smooth paste forms. Reserve for later use.
• Combine all the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan and allow to simmer gently for 40 minutes whilst stirring.
• Add the cornflour paste to the relish and stir until the mixture has thickened.
• Remove the relish from the heat and carefully pour the hot mixture into the hot jars.
• Fill the jars within a centimetre of the top and put the lid on straight away to get a vacuum seal.

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 AND RAISIN RELISH WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes.
• Place cucumber, onion, raisins, and mustard seeds in a heatproof resealable container. Pour hot brining liquid over cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cool or at room temperature.

GRANDMAS CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• 1. using a food processor or food mill, chop the vegetables to a medium-fine texture.
• 2. Place the vegetables in a bowl with the salt and enough water to cover. Stir the mixture, and place a plate or a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl and let stand for 1 1/2 hours.
• 3. Drain all the liquid from the vegetables and put them in a large pan.
• 4. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and spices. mix well. Add vinegar and 2 cups of water then whisk till smooth. Pour over vegetables. combine well.
• 5. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and cook stirring constantly until relish becomes very thick (approximately 30 to 35 minutes).
• 6. Fill clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch space below rim. Wipe the rims clean and seal.
• 7. Place jars upside down for 10 minutes. Return to upright position and cool.
• 8. Check the bottles to ensure they have sealed. Label and store in a dry place. Relish is good for 1 year.

GRANDMAS BEST SWEET PICKLE RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 225. Place the glass jars on a baking sheet and bake for at least 20 minutes to sterilize.
• Fill a small sauce pan with water and add jar lids and rings. Cook over low to medium heat until the water is 180 degrees.
• Drain, rinse and drain the cucumber mix again making sure to get out as much water as possible.
• Combine sugar, celery seed, mustard seed and vinegar in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add cucumber mix and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pack hot relish into the hot canning jars and leave 1/4 in. at the top. Remove air bubbles and secure the lids on the tops of the jars.

GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Grate zucchini, onions and peppers in a food processor. Place in a large bowl and add salt. Mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature 8-10 hours.
• Rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well. Use the back of the spoon to push mixture against strainer to release as much water as you can.
• Place zucchini mixture in a large stockpot and add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and bring to a boil. Keep at a low boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Place in sterilized pint jars and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes (adjust for altitude).

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED SWEET RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cukes, onions, ice and salt.
• Let stand for 2 hours,.
• then drain.
• Mix the next 6 ingredients in a large pot.
• Bring to a boil, add ground cuke mixture, and cook for 20 minutes, or until it begins to thicken.
• While still hot, seal in sterilized jars.
• As far as preparation time, I use Grandma's old hand grinder, so I'm sure it would be much faster with a motorized food grinder.

SWEET CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Put the chopped vegetables-cucumbers, peppers, celery, and onions-in a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pot.
• Add the pickling salt, stir to blend, and cover. Let stand at room temperature for 4 hours.
• Put the canning jars in the water bath canner, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep it at a simmer (not boiling).
• Put the lids in a saucepan, and bring them to a simmer. Keep them in the hot water until you are ready to use them.
• Put the vegetables in a large colander, drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Using your hands, squeeze out excess liquids.
• Rinse out the pot you used for the vegetables. In the pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Add the well-drained vegetables and stir to blend. Bring back to a full boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Fill prepared jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Fit lids on jars and screw bands down to fingertip tightness.
• Process in a boiling water bath canner with water at least 1 inch above the jars for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove the canner cover, and wait 5 minutes before removing jars.
• Once cooled, you can put a jar in the fridge and use right away if you'd like. Enjoy!

END OF GARDEN RELISH

Steps:

• Toss first 5 ingredients; let stand 3 hours. Drain; squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a Dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.