Zucchini Relish — FarmPal

Ingredients

• •10 cups chopped zucchini (about 5 lbs)
• •4 cups chopped onion
• •2 red bell peppers, chopped
• •5 tablespoons canning salt
• •2.5 cups white vinegar (5%)
• •3 cups sugar
• •1 tablespoon cornstarch
• •1 teaspoon turmeric
• •1 teaspoon celery seed
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Combine zucchini, onion, and peppers in large bowl, toss with salt
2. 2Cover and refrigerate overnight (draws out excess moisture)
3. 3Drain and rinse vegetables thoroughly this step prevents watery relish
4. 4In large pot combine vinegar, sugar, and spices
5. 5Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water, stir into pot (prevents separation)
6. 6Add drained vegetables, bring to boil
7. 7Simmer 30 minutes, stirring frequently
8. 8Relish should be thick and glossy
9. 9Ladle into hot pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace
10. 10Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath
11. 11Perfect for using mid-summer zucchini surplus each plant produces 6-10 lbs/season