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10 pint canning jars with new lids and
rings
10 cups ground Zucchini Squash ~ include peeling; small to medium size
works the best, remove the seeds.
4 cups ground sweet onions
1/2 cup chopped sweet red bell pepper
2 1/4 cups vinegar
6 cups sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup ground celery
1 tablespoon turmeric
2 tablespoons corn starch
1/2 cup salt
1/2 bag of ice cubes
In a large
mixing bowl dump the 1/2 bag of crushed ice then sprinkle with the salt.
In another bowl mix together the ground squash and onions. Lay the
squash mixture into 2 large roasting pans, sprinkle ice over the squash
& onions, let set over night.
In a large
colander lined with cheese cloth fabric drain water off squash~ rinse ~
and drain again. In the large cooking pot mix squash, onions, & all other
ingredients together. Cook on the stove top on medium heat for 45
minutes, stirring ever 10 minutes.
Meanwhile wash
canning jars, set jars on a clean big bath towel for easy clean up. In a
pot that will hold all the rings and lids cover with water; bring water
to a boil. Ladle hot relish into canning jars. Wipe off the top of each
jar with a clean hot cloth. Place hot rings and lids on jars. Tighten.
Use boiling water bath to seal jars.
Click below for directions;
Basic Canning ~ Boiling Water Bath Or
In the main Recipe Book ~ Pickles & Preserves. |