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Vegetable Relish

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Calories: 45.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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
  • 2 1/2 pound Green Peppers
  • 12 medium Green Peppers (additional for bulk, or substitute with cabbage/onions/carrots as per standard relish ratios)
  • 1 pound Head cabbage
  • 1 pound Onions
  • 1 pound Carrots
  • 2 3/4 cup Distilled white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon Celery seed
Directions
  1. 1
    Wash, trim, and quarter the green peppers, cabbage, onions, and carrots.
  2. 2
    Run the vegetables through a food grinder using a coarse blade.
  3. 3
    Drain the ground vegetables thoroughly, discarding any excess liquid.
  4. 4
    In a large saucepot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and celery seeds.
  5. 5
    Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve and the liquid comes to a boil.
  6. 6
    Add the drained vegetables to the boiling vinegar mixture.
  7. 7
    Simmer the relish for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. 8
    While the relish simmers, prepare clean, hot jars.
  9. 9
    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.
  10. 10
    Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids on, and screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  11. 11
    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.

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