Green Pepper Cucumber Relish Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Place chopped cucumbers and 1/4 cup salt in a colander over a bowl and toss to combine. Cover, refrigerate and allow to drain overnight. You will have a large amount of water in the bowl the next morning.
• Drain and rinse cucumbers in ice cold water, filling the bowl. Drain well; this helps to remove the excess salt.
• Chop peppers and onions. Add to cucumbers.
• In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, horseradish, celery seed and mustard seed. Let sit at room temperature until sugar dissolves. Add to cucumber mixture and then add enough vinegar to cover.
• Bottle in your favorite jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks, freeze, or give as gifts to friends.

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

GREEN PEPPER CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine bell peppers, cucumbers, and onions. Add salt, stir to combine.
• Tie one end of the cheesecloth in a knot creating a "bag". Repeat with another piece of cheesecloth. Divide vegetable mixture evenly between both cheesecloth bags. Place each in a colander in the sink. Let stand for 1 hour
• Squeeze vegetables to release any remaining liquid. Transfer vegetables to a heavy pot.
• Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables soften and color fades, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle hot relish into hot sterilized pint canning jars leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and finger tighten lids.
• Process filled jars in boiling water for 20 minutes. Remove jars from pot and let cool on wire rack. Make sure the lids seal properly.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND RED PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss together the red pepper, cucumber, and tomato. Add the oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

SWEET PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl; add salt and pour in enough cold water to cover. Allow to soak for 2 hours. Thoroughly drain in a colander.
• Pour vinegar into a large, heavy stainless steel pot; add celery seed and mustard seed. Stir sugar into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the drained vegetable mixture and return to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

CUCUMBER AND ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, and salt together in a colander fitted over a bowl; place in the refrigerator for cucumbers and onions to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
• Mix vinegar, sugar, water, flour, turmeric, ginger, and black pepper in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cucumbers and onions; boil for about 10 more minutes.
• Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for about 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

CUCUMBER & PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Slice peppers in halves, de-seed, derib and cut into 2 inch squares.
• peel cucumbers and slice them lengthwise into halves.
• scoop out the seeds by running tip of a teaspoon down the center of each half.
• cut cucumbers into 2 inch lengths.
• in a bowl combine lime juice and salt until salt is disolved.
• drop in peppers and cucumbers and toss.
• cover and let marinaide for at least 8 hours at room temp.
• this dish is traditionally serves with couscous.