Sweet N Tangy 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 ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine the zucchini, onions, peppers and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a stockpot, combine the sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

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.

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).

SWEET 'N' TANGY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine onion and garlic; top with chicken. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, lemon juice, basil, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until juices run clear, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. , Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

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.

ZUCCHINI RELISH SWEET AND TANGY

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl place zucchini, peppers, onion. Stir in salt and top with cold water. Cover and chill 8 hour or over night.
• Rinse and drain very well.
• Place the rest of the ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil and the simmer for 5 minutes stirring to be sure all sugar is dissolved.
• Add in the zucchini mix and bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Place 1/8 teaspoon per jar of pickling crisp granules if using into hot sterilized jars, no need to mix into the veggies.
• Spoon relish into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims and adjust lids and bands. Place in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove to cool out of draft for 12 hours. Check for sealing. Store for 1 year out of light and heat. Give as gifts.

ZUCCHINI RELISH WITH SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with kosher salt in a large bowl. Allow vegetables to rest for 8 hours; rinse and drain vegetables thoroughly.
• Heat vegetables, sugar, cider vinegar, cornstarch, celery seed, and turmeric over medium heat until thickened, about 50 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the zucchini mixture 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 30 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).

ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• SOAK.
• Grate zucchini in food processor, along with onion and bell peppers.
• Mix salt in with vegetables in large plastic bowl.
• Let stand overnight.
• Next morning, rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well.
• MIX.
• Place shredded vegetables in large heavy pan and add remaining ingredients.
• Mix well and boil for 30 minutes.
• Pack and seal in hot sterilized jars.

SWEET AND TANGY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place four chicken breasts in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple, green pepper, onion and garlic; pour half over the chicken. Top with remaining chicken and sauce. , Cover and cook on low until a thermometer reads 165°, about 5 hours. Thicken sauce if desired. Serve the chicken and sauce with rice.

TANGY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place all veggies in large bowl. Sorinkle with 1/4 cup salt. Let stand overnight.
• Pour off water. Place mixture in large kettle.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer on stove for 30 minutes.
• Prepare jars.
• Fill jars (following canning instructions).
• Process 10 minutes.

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.