Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups chopped zucchini
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 10 hot dogs
  • 10 hot dog buns, split

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, onion, green pepper and salt; cover and refrigerate overnight. Rinse and drain well; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard and turmeric; bring to a boil. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • For hot dogs, in a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, onion, sugar and vinegar; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes. Add hot dogs; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve on buns topped with relish.