Mustardy Zucchini Relish Food

ZUCCHINI MUSTARD RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor, process zucchini, a few pieces at a time, until mostly small pieces with a few larger pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. Add onions, red peppers and salt. Stir to blend. Let stand for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain well, rinse and drain again, pressing out moisture.
• In large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seeds, turmeric and hot pepper flakes. Bring to boil. Add drained vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch with water and stir into relish. Simmer, stirring, until spoon pulled across bottom leaves trail that fills in slowly, about 5 minutes.
• Pack into four 2-cup canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace. Remove any air bubbles, wipe rims and seal. Boil in boiling water canner for 15 minutes to process for longer storage or refrigerate and use up within a month or so.

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Using coarse grinder, grind zucchini and onion. If large zucchini are used, remove seeds before grinding. Combine zucchini and onion with salt and let stand overnight in the refrigerator. Drain thoroughly.
• Combine sugar, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed, pepper, vinegar and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken; then add ground bell peppers and cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
• Pour into pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids.
• Process in boiling water for 15 minutes.

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).