Celery Relish
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
5-6 pint jars
ingredients
- 4 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
- 4 large onions
- 1 whole head of celery
- 1⁄2 large cabbage
- 1⁄2 cup pickling salt
- 5 cups white vinegar
- 6 cups granulated sugar
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DRESSING
- 2⁄3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons celery seeds
- 1 green bell pepper, diced small
- 1 red bell pepper, diced small
directions
- Put through food chopper (or chop fine) the cucumbers, onions, celery and cabbage; place in a large non-reactive container (ceramic, glass, stainless steel or enamel, not aluminum). Sprinkle with salt, and let stand overnight.
- Next day, drain and rinse to remove excess salt, and thoroughly drain again, pressing out as much water as possible.
- Have bottles washed and kept ready for use on a tray in a warm oven.
- In large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine 5 cups vinegar and the sugar, bring to a boiling point. Make a dressing of the flour, turmeric, 1 cup vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, diced red and green peppers; add to vinegar mixture and stir well to combine. Add drained vegetables. Bring to a boil, and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot jars, and process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
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