Description
Preserve the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Zucchini Relish Canning Recipe. This tangy and sweet condiment is perfect for enhancing sandwiches, grilled meats, and salads. Easy to prepare, this relish allows you to utilize your garden’s bounty while reducing food waste. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a simple picnic, this versatile relish will add a burst of flavor to your meals. Follow our straightforward instructions to create your own batch and savor the taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped zucchini
- 2 cups chopped bell peppers
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1/8 cup pickling salt
- 3 1/2 cups cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity)
Instructions
- Wash and chop zucchini, bell peppers, and onions into small, uniform pieces.
- Combine the chopped vegetables with pickling salt in a large pot; let sit for 1 hour to draw out moisture.
- Drain excess liquid and return the mixture to the pot. Stir in sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring frequently; then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Ladle hot relish into sterilized canning jars with 1/4 inch headspace, wipe rims clean, and seal with lids.
- Process jars in boiling water bath for 15 minutes before cooling completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 22
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg