Old-fashioned Pickle Relish (traditional Or Spicy)

Total Time: 12 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped cucumbers
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup plain salt
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (for the spicy version)

Recipe

• 1 combine the cukes, onions, and peppers in a large bowl. sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. place a layer of ice cubes on top to cover surface of relish.
• 2 let stand 2 hours up to 12 hours.
• 3 drain thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid.
• 4 place drained veggies, sugar, vinegar and spices in a large stainless steel kettle. if making the spicy version, you will add your pepper flakes now also.
• 5 bring to a boil over high heat watching so as not to scorch. simmer for 10 minutes.
• 6 pack hot into 1/2 pint jars.
• 7 process in a water-bath for 10 minutes.