Spicy Zucchini Relish Food

SWEET AND SPICY ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Place sliced zucchini in a food processor and pulse several times until they become small pieces. Pour zucchini into a large colander in the sink to drain.
• Cut onions and peppers into slices. Place them into the food processor, in batches if needed, and pulse until they become the same size as the zucchini. Place onions and peppers into the colander with the zucchini.
• Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the vegetables and stir well to coat. Let the vegetables drain for at least 30 minutes.
• With about 10 minutes left of draining, in a large stockpot, mix together the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
• Rinse the vegetables to remove some of the salt and then add them to the pot and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
• When liquid is cool, using a slotted spoon pour relish into an air tight container or sterilized mason jars. Add some of the liquid to barely cover the top of the relish.
• Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.

SWEET AND SPICY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place zucchini in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade, and pulse until it's chopped into very small pieces. Place chopped zucchini into a large colander.
• Repeat with onions, and then peppers. Place all vegetables into the colander, and toss with about 1 tablespoon salt. Stir well to combine vegetables and salt, and let sit in the colander for at least 30 minutes to release some of their liquid.
• Meanwhile, mix together remaining ingredients in a large stockpot, and bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
• When liquid is cool, ladle relish with some of the liquid into sterilized jars, and seal tightly.
• Discard any extra liquid, or use for another pickling project.
• Refrigerate relish for at least 24 hours, and for up to 4 weeks.

EASY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Toss zucchini and onion with salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight to drain. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain well.
• Mix dry mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Heat vinegar, sugar, spice mix, zucchini mixture, and red bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetables 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 for 25 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).

ZESTY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the Brine soak ingredients in a glass or stainless steel container. Sprinkle with canning salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, rinse well and drain. Squeeze out excess water. You`ll have 4 cups of well packed veggies.
• In a large heavy bottom pot prepare vinegar solution by adding all it`s ingredients bring to a boil then add the drained vegetables and simmer for 10 minute Add food coloring if desired.
• Fill jars, leaving 1/4-inch head-space. Process pints for 10 minute in boiling-water canner.

SPICY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the zucchini, onion and salt. Seal bag and turn to coat: refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Rinse with water; drain. , In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, mustard, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Gradually whisk in vinegar until blended. Stir in peppers and zucchini mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

HOT ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• with food processor chop all of the vegetables, place in large plastic bowl sprinkle canning salt over vegetables and cover place in refrigerator overnight.
• next day drain water off. Place in large pan on stove, add remaining ingredients. Bring to good boil, stirring occasionally be careful not to stick.
• when at a good boil, turn down to low and stir constantly for 30-45 minutes according to how thick you want your relish -- Seal in sterile jars.

SWEET AND SNAPPY ZUCCHINI RELISH - SMALL BATCH

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, onion and sweet pepper in a large non-reactive bowl. Sprinkle with salt, stir well. Let stand 1 hour.
• Drain through a sieve, rinse and drain again, pressing out excess water.
• Combine drained vegetables, sugar, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, hot pepper flakes and turmeric in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered until vegetables are tender - about 15 minutes.
• Blend water and cornstarch; stir. Cook 5 minutes or until liquid thickens and turns clear, stirring often.
• Ladle into hot, sterilized jars to within 1/2" of rim. Wipe rims, add hot lids and rings.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes for half-pint jars, 15 minutes for pint jars.