This vibrant vegetable relish brings a refreshing crunch and tangy sweetness to any meal. Made with a hearty mix of green peppers, cabbage, onions, and carrots, it offers a complex flavor profile that balances sharp vinegar notes with subtle earthiness. The addition of mustard and celery seeds adds a gentle warmth, making it an ideal condiment for summer barbecues, deli sandwiches, or as a side to rich, savory dishes. Quick to prepare and easy to preserve, this relish is a kitchen staple that elevates simple meals with its bright, home-style charm. Store it in the fridge for a quick pick-me-up or can it for long-term enjoyment.
Vegetable Relish
Description
This vibrant vegetable relish brings a refreshing crunch and tangy sweetness to any meal. Made with a hearty mix of green peppers, cabbage, onions, and carrots, it offers a complex flavor profile that balances sharp vinegar notes with subtle earthiness. The addition of mustard and celery seeds adds a gentle warmth, making it an ideal condiment for summer barbecues, deli sandwiches, or as a side to rich, savory dishes. Quick to prepare and easy to preserve, this relish is a kitchen staple that elevates simple meals with its bright, home-style charm. Store it in the fridge for a quick pick-me-up or can it for long-term enjoyment.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash, trim, and quarter the green peppers, cabbage, onions, and carrots.
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Run the vegetables through a food grinder using a coarse blade.
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Drain the ground vegetables thoroughly, discarding any excess liquid.
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In a large saucepot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and celery seeds.
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Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve and the liquid comes to a boil.
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Add the drained vegetables to the boiling vinegar mixture.
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Simmer the relish for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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While the relish simmers, prepare clean, hot jars.
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Quickly pack the hot relish into the jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top, ensuring the vegetables are covered by the vinegar solution.
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Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids on, and screw on bands until fingertip tight.
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Process the jars in a boiling-water bath for 5 minutes to seal.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 45.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 9.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.4g4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
- Sugars 5.4g
- Protein 2.0g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.