If you have never given zucchini relish a try, I want to encourage you to make a batch this summer. I’ve been using this zucchini relish recipe for years and the funny thing is, you can’t even tell you’re eating zucchini. It really does taste like regular relish.
We like to use it on hot dogs, hamburger and mixed in with potato salad. It’s delicious! Try it, you’ll see. This recipe yields {4} 1/2 pint jars
Ingredients
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup chopped onion {I used Walla Walla Sweets}
1 cup chopped sweet peppers {I used green peppers}
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Directions
Place the chopped zucchini, onions peppers and salt in a large bowl and cover with cold water and let it sit for 2 hours. Drain liquid, rinse throughly and drain again.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the zucchini mixture, reduce heat to simmer and cook 10 minutes.
Pack hot relish mixture into 1/2 pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust 2 piece caps, and process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
Carefully remove jars, place on a towel in a draft free area and let cool over night. Check seals after 24 hours.
If you are looking for a canner, I used the Granite Ware 11-1/2 Quart Covered Preserving Canner with Rack
Looking for a great canning book? I recommend The Joy of Pickling: 250 Flavor-Packed Recipes for Vegetables and More from Garden or Market By Linda Ziedrich. Amazon currently has it on sale for only $11.41
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Yumm! Did you use green bell peppers? Or could I use some of the fresno chili’s I have growing in the garden? Thank you!
Yes I used green peppers from out garden.
I’m going to give this a try tomorrow. I’ve got Zucchini growing like crazy. Thanks for all the great canning recipes!
Mavis, my wife and I tried out your Zucchini relish recipe and it was great. We made 5 pints for a start, and after eating some of it today, we plan to make lots more. I posted a blog entry about it and referred readers to your blog. By the way, I follow you daily and really enjoy your blog. My weight goal this year (only 200#) is much more modest than yours but I’m at 126 lbs so far and 200 should be doable.
Yay! You will totally reach 200 lbs! Keep growing!
Do I have to use cider vinegar or can I use white vinegar?
I’ve only used Apple Cider Vinegar before so I’m not sure.
Sorry.
Mavis – I made this recipe about a month and a half ago and we finally broke out the zucc relish and put it on top of our chili dogs….THANK YOU! This stuff is fantastic!
I’m linking over to your blog in my post about it tomorrow. Thanks again!