Thousand Island Relish Food

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Taste and add more salt, vinegar and chile paste, if needed. Use sauce immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Use as a salad dressing for sturdy, juicy greens, like an iceberg wedge or shredded cabbage, or instead of straight mayonnaise in potato salad, egg salad or tuna salad. Use it to top hard-cooked eggs, hot dogs or avocados. Spread in sandwiches, especially a tomato sandwich or a BLT.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING II

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined, and serve.

THOUSAND ISLAND RELISH

Steps:

• Place vegetables in a food processer; chop coarsely. Drain off excess juice. Sprinkle with the pickling salt and add the water. Let stand for one hour and drain again thoroughly.
• Mix together the dry ingredients in the cucumber mixture. Stirring well to blend, then add the vinegar. (This prevents lumps).
• Heat on stove. After it come to a boil, cook mixture for 20 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Place in sterilized jars and seal hot.

THOUSAND ISLAND RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor or food chopper with coarse blade, chop vegetables. I find the best way to do this is to coarsley chop the vegetables before putting in the processor, and then pulsing briefly- you want small chunks, not puree.
• Sprinkle with salt and add 2 1/2°C cold water. Let stand for 1 hour and drain well.
• In large saucepan combine sugar, flour and spices; gradually stir in vineagr and water.
• Add drained vegetables and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring often. Pack into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/8 inch headspace.
• Seal immediately, label and store in cool, dry, dark place.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• Make a paste with the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt by crushing them with the side of a chef's knife. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, mayonnaise, chili sauce, ketchup, onion, relish and egg until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well.
• Place dressing in a covered container and refrigerate for several hours, stirring occasionally, so that the sugar dissolves and the flavors blend.