Perch With Cucumber Relish Food

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.

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.

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.

MRS ELSWOOD CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan, add the red onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
• Add the spices and cook for a further minute, then add the sugar, stir for a few minutes before adding the balsamic vinegar.
• Once the onions have reached a jammy consistency add the Worcestershire sauce, chopped tomatoes and tomato puree.
• Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
• Add the diced Mrs Elswood cucumber spears with dill 10 minutes before the end of the simmering time.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool; transfer to a bowl and serve cold.