Zucchini Relish

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Brining 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 5 Half-Pint Jars

Ingredients
  

For Brining

  • 2.5 L Zucchini Grated, 10 Cups
  • 750 ml Onions Grated, 3 Cups
  • 4 Red Bell Peppers
  • 75 ml Pickling Salt 5 Tbsp

For Relish

  • 600 g Sugar 3 cups
  • 750 ml Apple Cider or White Vinegar 3 Cups
  • 5 ml Turmeric 1 Tsp
  • 5 ml Dry Mustard 1 Tsp
  • 5 ml Black Pepper 1 Tsp
  • 5 ml Celery Seed 1 Tsp

Instructions
 

For Brining

  • Remove the blossom and stem end from the zucchini. If the zucchini is large, cut it in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Then cut the halves into smaller pieces that fit into your food processor. Run them through a meat grinder with a coarse disc and 2 blade impeller. Place the chopped zucchini into a large non-reactive bowl.
  • Peel and quarter the onions and deseed/chop the peppers. Run them through the meat grinder. Add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
  • Mix grated vegetables in a large bowl. Add salt. Let sit on counter or in refrigerator overnight.

For Relish

  • Next morning, rinse the zucchini mixture well, with cold water, in a colander to remove some of the salt.
  • Add to a large pot. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Low boil it for about 30 minutes, until it is relish consistency.
  • Pack and seal in hot jars. Refrigerate for up to 6 months or process in water bath for 20 mins for shelf stable relish.
Keyword preserves, Relish, Zucchini