Ingredients

  • 10 c. zucchini, chopped
  • 1 c. pickling salt
  • 5 c. onion, chopped
  • 1 c. celery, diced
  • 3 green peppers, diced
  • 2 sweet red peppers, diced
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tbsp. dry mustard
  • 3 tbsp. celery seed
  • 6 c. sugar
  • 5 c. white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp. cornstarch

Method

  • Prepare zucchini, combine with salt and other vegetables.
  • Allow mix to stand overnight.
  • Drain; rinse thoroughly and drain again in a colander.
  • Press bowl down on top of vegetable mix to force out as much liquid as possible.
  • In a large enamel pot, combine remaining ingredients; add in vegetables and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Reduce heat and boil gently 20 min.
  • (May be boiled longer to make a thicker relish.)
  • Ladle relish into warm sterilized jars and seal.
  • Makes 8 pints.