Garden Fresh Cucumber Relish
This Garden Fresh Cucumber Relish is a delightful blend of pickled cucumbers, vibrant peppers, and aromatic spices. It mimics the classic sweet pickle relish found in stores but offers a homemade flavor that elevates any dish. Perfect as a condiment for hot dogs, a flavorful addition to potato salad, or a tasty ingredient in your favorite recipes requiring sweet relish. Simple to prepare, this relish captures the essence of summer gardens and can be enjoyed year-round. Enjoy the crunchy texture and sweet tang in every bite!
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Servings
100
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground unpeeled cucumbers
4 cups (about 4 cucumbers)
ground green pepper
1 cup (about 2 peppers)
ground red pepper
1/2 cup (about 1 pepper)
celery seed
1 tablespoon
ground onions
3 cups
finely diced celery
3 cups
salt
1/4 cup
sugar
3 1/2 cups
white vinegar
2 cups
mustard seeds
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Using a coarse blade on a food processor or grinder, finely chop the cucumbers, green pepper, red pepper, onions, and celery.
2
Transfer the ground vegetables into a large mixing bowl and uniformly sprinkle with salt.
3
Cover the mixture with cold water and let it stand for 4 hours to draw out excess moisture.
4
After 4 hours, drain the vegetables thoroughly using a colander, pressing down to eliminate any remaining liquid.
5
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, white vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seeds. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
6
Once boiling, fold in the drained vegetables and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Prepare your canning jars by sterilizing them in boiling water. Pack the hot relish into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
8
Secure the caps on the jars, tightening the bands firmly.
9
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal them properly.
10
Allow the jars to cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Information
0g
Fat
22g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden Fresh Cucumber Relish?
It is a delightful homemade blend of pickled cucumbers, vibrant peppers, and aromatic spices that mimics classic sweet pickle relish.
What vegetables are used in this relish recipe?
The recipe uses ground unpeeled cucumbers, green peppers, red peppers, ground onions, and finely diced celery.
Should I peel the cucumbers for the relish?
No, the recipe specifies using four cups of ground unpeeled cucumbers.
How should the vegetables be chopped?
You should use a coarse blade on a food processor or a grinder to finely chop the cucumbers, peppers, onions, and celery.
What is the first step after chopping the vegetables?
Transfer the ground vegetables to a large mixing bowl and uniformly sprinkle them with salt.
How long should the vegetable and salt mixture stand in water?
The mixture should be covered with cold water and allowed to stand for 4 hours to draw out excess moisture.
How do I remove the excess liquid from the vegetables?
Drain the vegetables thoroughly using a colander and press down to eliminate any remaining liquid.
What ingredients are in the pickling liquid?
The pickling liquid is made by combining sugar, white vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seeds in a large saucepan.
How long do you simmer the relish mixture?
Once the drained vegetables are folded into the boiling liquid, let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
How should the canning jars be prepared?
Canning jars should be sterilized in boiling water before they are packed with the hot relish.
How much headspace is required in the jars?
You should leave approximately 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
How long are the jars processed in a water bath?
Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure a proper seal.
Where should the finished jars be stored?
Store the cooled jars in a cool, dark place.
What are common uses for this cucumber relish?
It is perfect for hot dogs, as an addition to potato salad, or as an ingredient in recipes calling for sweet relish.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are 100 calories per serving of this relish.
What is the fat content of the relish?
This recipe is fat-free, containing 0g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this recipe?
There are 22g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the sodium content?
Each serving contains 160mg of sodium.
How much protein does the relish provide?
The relish provides 0.4g of protein per serving.
How many ingredients are needed in total?
There are 10 ingredients required for this recipe.
What type of vinegar is used for pickling?
The recipe calls specifically for 2 cups of white vinegar.
How much sugar is added to the mixture?
The recipe requires 3 1/2 cups of sugar.
What spices give the relish its aromatic flavor?
The aromatic flavor comes from one tablespoon of celery seed and one tablespoon of mustard seeds.
How many cucumbers are needed for 4 cups of ground mixture?
You will need about 4 cucumbers to make 4 cups of ground unpeeled cucumbers.
How many peppers are required for this recipe?
The recipe uses about 2 green peppers and 1 red pepper to reach the required ground amounts.
Does the relish have a crunchy texture?
Yes, the recipe is known for its crunchy texture and sweet tang.
How much diced celery is needed?
The recipe requires 3 cups of finely diced celery.
Can this relish be enjoyed year-round?
Yes, because it is canned and preserved, it can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Is this a sweet or savory condiment?
It is a sweet condiment, specifically a variation of sweet pickle relish.
How many cups of ground onions are needed?
The recipe requires 3 cups of ground onions.