Zucchini Relish With Sweet Peppers Recipes

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine the zucchini, onions, peppers and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a stockpot, combine the sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

ZUCCHINI-PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, finely chop zucchini, using an on/off motion.
• Put zucchini in a large bowl.
• Finely chop onions in food processor.
• Add to zucchini in the bowl.
• Remove seeds from, and finely chop peppers by hand.
• Add to bowl.
• Sprinkle everything with salt.
• Stir to blend.
• Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Drain off liquid.
• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
• Drain, pressing out liquid.
• In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, dry mustard, celery seed, pepper, and turmeric.
• Bring to a boil, stirring.
• Add the drained zucchini mixture.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until thickened and zucchini mixture is tender.
• Combine water and cornstarch.
• Add to zucchini mixture.
• Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until clear and thickened.
• Seal in sterilized bottles and process in a water bath for 5 minutes.
• How I sterilize bottles: Wash bottles well in hot soapy water.
• Dry them.
• Put a cookie sheet in the oven, with the bottles on the cookie sheet, right side up.
• Heat oven to 225F.
• Leave bottles at this temperature for 10 minutes.
• Turn off oven.
• Leave bottles in there until you need them.

ZUCCHINI RELISH WITH SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with kosher salt in a large bowl. Allow vegetables to rest for 8 hours; rinse and drain vegetables thoroughly.
• Heat vegetables, sugar, cider vinegar, cornstarch, celery seed, and turmeric over medium heat until thickened, about 50 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the zucchini mixture 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 over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 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).

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

GLADYS' ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Mix first 3 listed ingredients together well and let stand overnight.
• In morning, drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
• In large kettle mix the next 8 ingredients and bring to a boil.
• After a boil is reached, add the zucchini mix along with the green and red sweet pepper.
• Bring to a boil again.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Pour into hot jars and process in hot water bath for 5 minutes, to seal.

HOT ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• with food processor chop all of the vegetables, place in large plastic bowl sprinkle canning salt over vegetables and cover place in refrigerator overnight.
• next day drain water off. Place in large pan on stove, add remaining ingredients. Bring to good boil, stirring occasionally be careful not to stick.
• when at a good boil, turn down to low and stir constantly for 30-45 minutes according to how thick you want your relish -- Seal in sterile jars.

SPICY ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the zucchini, onion and salt. Seal bag and turn to coat: refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Rinse with water; drain. , In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, mustard, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Gradually whisk in vinegar until blended. Stir in peppers and zucchini mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Using coarse grinder, grind zucchini and onion. If large zucchini are used, remove seeds before grinding. Combine zucchini and onion with salt and let stand overnight in the refrigerator. Drain thoroughly.
• Combine sugar, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed, pepper, vinegar and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken; then add ground bell peppers and cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
• Pour into pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids.
• Process in boiling water for 15 minutes.

HOMEMADE SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Run zucchini, red bell pepper, and onions through a meat grinder. Transfer ground zucchini mixture to a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate zucchini mixture, overnight or at least 10 hours.
• Pour zucchini mixture into a large pot; add sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir cornstarch into mixture; continue boiling until thickened, about 5 more minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack 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 10 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.

ZUCCHINI RELISH SWEET AND TANGY

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl place zucchini, peppers, onion. Stir in salt and top with cold water. Cover and chill 8 hour or over night.
• Rinse and drain very well.
• Place the rest of the ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. Bring to a boil and the simmer for 5 minutes stirring to be sure all sugar is dissolved.
• Add in the zucchini mix and bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Place 1/8 teaspoon per jar of pickling crisp granules if using into hot sterilized jars, no need to mix into the veggies.
• Spoon relish into jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims and adjust lids and bands. Place in a water bath for 10 minutes. Remove to cool out of draft for 12 hours. Check for sealing. Store for 1 year out of light and heat. Give as gifts.

ZUCCHINI RELISH WITH SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper with kosher salt in a large bowl. Allow vegetables to rest for 8 hours; rinse and drain vegetables thoroughly.n
• Heat vegetables, sugar, cider vinegar, cornstarch, celery seed, and turmeric over medium heat until thickened, about 50 minutes.n
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the zucchini mixture 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.n
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 minutes.n
• 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).n