This is absolutely a delicious combination with hamburgers which you definitely need to try. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 12 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 5 tablespoon non-iodized salt
- 4 cups chopped purple onion
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 1 chopped green bell pepper
- 6 cups white sugar
- 2 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon celery seed
Steps:
- Place the onion and zucchini in a large non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt. Use your hands to mix the salt throughout evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, drain the zucchini in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cool water.
- Squeeze out excess water and keep it aside.
- Put the green and red bell pepper, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch into a large pot, and add the nutmeg, celery seed, turmeric, and pepper.
- Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini.
- Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sterilize seven 1-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, ensuring there are no air pockets or spaces.
- Fill jars all the way to the top and screw the lids on.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into the pot using a holder.
- Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water till the top of the jar is covered by two inches of water.
- Bring water to a full boil, cover and process for 30 minutes.
- Remove jars from pot and place on a wooden or cloth-covered surface, several inches apart from one another until cool.
- Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight.
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