Zucchini Relish Sweet and Tangy

Name: Zucchini Relish Sweet and Tangy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 8 ounce jars, 128 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 cups diced zucchini, seeded removed; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced (optional); 3 tablespoons pickling salt; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups vinegar; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon mustard, seed; 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 4 drops green food coloring, next batch i won (I found I like the color as is from the turmeric no green added); pickling lime, Calcium chloride I used Pickling crisp granules

Submitted by Rita1652

"A canned recipe using summer squash spicing and sweetening it with love. Top a hot dog, burger, fried fish with this. Or add to mayonnaise for an easy tartar sauce. 8/2011 added garlic and used just red bell peppers."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 8 8 ounce jars
Serves:: 128

ingredients

8 cups diced zucchini, seeded removed
1 large onion, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced (optional)
3 tablespoons pickling salt
2 cups sugar
2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard, seed
1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 drops green food coloring, next batch i won (I found I like the color as is from the turmeric no green added)
pickling lime, Calcium chloride I used Pickling crisp granules

directions

In a large glass bowl place zucchini, peppers, onion. Stir in salt and top with cold water. Cover and chill 8 hour or over night.
Rinse and drain very well.
Place the rest of the ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil and the simmer for 5 minutes stirring to be sure all sugar is dissolved.
Add in the zucchini mix and bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Place 1/8 teaspoon per jar of pickling crisp granules if using into hot sterilized jars, no need to mix into the veggies.
Spoon relish into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
Wipe rims and adjust lids and bands. Place in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove to cool out of draft for 12 hours. Check for sealing. Store for 1 year out of light and heat. Give as gifts.