Bicks Hamburger Relish Recipes

HEINZ RED HAMBURGER RELISH COPYCAT

Steps:

• In a large enamel or stainless steel bowl, mix the cucumbers, onion, peppers, celery, salt, turmeric, and water. Let stand for 12 hours or overnight, then drain in a strainer, lightly pressing out any excess liquid. Set aside.
• Tie up cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth. In a large, heavy, enamel or stainless steel saucepan, bring the spices and vinegar to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low and. simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to moderate, and bring the mixture. to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the tomatoes resemble a puree - about 30 minutes. Add the sugar and mustard. seeds, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature.
• Add the drained vegetables to the tomato mixture and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated - 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the spice bag.
• Ladle into 4 hot, sterilized, 1/2 pint preserving jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Wipe the jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Label, then let the relish mellow in a cool dry place for. at least 3 weeks before using. Will keep for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.

SWEET GREEN RELISH

Steps:

• Wash and scrub the cucumbers under cold running water, trim off both ends, leave skin on. Chop into large chunks, then finely chop in a food processor (use pulse) or put through a food mill. Put in a large pot or very large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt OR salt sub, mix the vegetables and salt with your hands. Top with enough cold water to cover completely. (The exact quantity of water doesn't matter.) Let stand for 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, you can prep the onion and set aside.
• Drain the cucumber, rinse and drain again.
• In large pot, mix together everything from the vinegar down to and including the mustard seed, then stir in the onion and then the cucumber.
• Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pack hot into quarter-litre (1/2 US pint) jars or half-litre (US pint) jars.
• Leave 2 cm (1/2 inch) headspace for either size jar.
• Debubble, adjust headspace.
• Wipe jar rims.
• Put lids on.
• Process in a water bath or steam canner.
• Process either size jar for 15 minutes; increase time as needed for your altitude.
• Best after at least a month of jar time.

OLD-FASHIONED HAMBURGER RELISH

Steps:

• 1. In a large enamel or stainless steel bowl, mix the cucumbers, onion, peppers, celery, salt, turmeric, and water. Let stand for 12 hours or overnight, then drain in a strainer, lightly pressing out any excess liquid. Set aside. 2. Tie up cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth. In a large, heavy, enamel or stainless steel saucepan, bring the spices and vinegar to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to moderate, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the tomatoes resemble a puree - about 30 minutes. Add the sugar and mustard seeds, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature. 4. Add the drained vegetables to the tomato mixture and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated - 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the spice bag. 5. Ladle into 4 hot, sterilized, 1/2 pint preserving jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Wipe the jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Label, then let the relish mellow in a cool dry place for at least 3 weeks before using. Will keep for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.

DIANE'S NO-COOK RED HAMBURGER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix relish, tomato paste, roasted red peppers, vinegar, sugar, liquid smoke, black pepper, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Spoon mixture into a clean glass jar and screw the lid on tightly. Store in the refrigerator.

HAMBURGER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together. Put in covered jar in refrigerator. Will keep for a number of weeks.