Best 7 Easy Zucchini Relish Recipes

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Easy zucchini relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes, from sandwiches and burgers to hot dogs and grilled meats. It is also a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and flavorful zucchini relish that will be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you're a beginner cook or an experienced chef, you'll find that making zucchini relish is a breeze. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPE



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Provided by oldworldgardenfarms

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups zucchini
3 cups onions
4 red bell peppers
5 tablespoons salt
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Grate zucchini, onions and peppers in a food processor. Place in a large bowl and add salt. Mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature 8-10 hours.
  • Rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well. Use the back of the spoon to push mixture against strainer to release as much water as you can.
  • Place zucchini mixture in a large stockpot and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil. Keep at a low boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place in sterilized pint jars and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes (adjust for altitude).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH



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My mother's sweet zucchini relish is a family favorite. It's delicious on hamburgers and hot dogs.

Provided by Gail

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 12h

Yield 112

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
4 cups chopped onion
5 tablespoons canning salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 cups white sugar
2 ½ cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

EASY ZUCCHINI RELISH



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This is a delicious relish that can be used in any way you use regular pickle relish. This recipe makes about 14 jelly-size jars.

Provided by Connie Weitzel

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 100

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 cups shredded zucchini
4 cups chopped onion
5 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
5 cups white sugar
1 red bell pepper, chopped
14 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini and onion with salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight to drain. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix dry mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.
  • Heat vinegar, sugar, spice mix, zucchini mixture, and red bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetables 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 25 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 351 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

ZUCCHINI RELISH



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Mom likes to make this crisp and colorful relish when zucchini is in season and Dad's little patch has produced to excess. -Nancy Kreiser, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups diced zucchini
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Dash onion salt
Dash ground turmeric

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vegetables; sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 3 hours; rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil. Stir in zucchini mixture and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH



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Classic relish is made with cucumbers, but this tangy and sweet zucchini relish is packed with zucchini, peppers and onions. I use it on burgers, on sandwiches and in any recipes that normally call for pickle relish. -Jyl Basinger, Cave City, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 cups shredded zucchini (about 3-1/2 pounds)
4 large onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1/3 cup canning salt
2-1/2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ZUCCHINI RELISH



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Make and share this Zucchini Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Vegetable

Time P2DT1h

Yield 8-9 16 oz canning jars, 240 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups zucchini
3 cups onions
4 red bell peppers
5 tablespoons salt
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • SOAK.
  • Grate zucchini in food processor, along with onion and bell peppers.
  • Mix salt in with vegetables in large plastic bowl.
  • Let stand overnight.
  • Next morning, rinse thoroughly in a large strainer and drain well.
  • MIX.
  • Place shredded vegetables in large heavy pan and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well and boil for 30 minutes.
  • Pack and seal in hot sterilized jars.

ZUCCHINI RELISH



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This relish is so good and my family can't get enough of this. This recipe came from a dear old lady friend of mine years ago.

Provided by mudda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 cups zucchini, grated
4 cups onions, cut fine
1 sweet red pepper, grated
1 green sweet pepper, grated
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups white vinegar

Steps:

  • Add grated zucchini, onions, red and green peppers to a large pot and add 5 tablespoons salt (not iodized) and soak overnight in fridge.
  • Drain and rinse and squeeze out water (like making a snowball).
  • Make your syrup and bring to a boil and add the zucchini mix.
  • Boil 15 minutes and jar in hot jars and water bath for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.8, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 43.4, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and tender zucchini. Avoid zucchini that is too large or has blemishes.
  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Cut off the ends and grate the zucchini using the large holes of a box grater.
  • Salt the zucchini and let it sit for 30 minutes. This will help to draw out excess moisture.
  • Squeeze the zucchini to remove as much moisture as possible. You can use a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Combine the zucchini with the other ingredients. You can adjust the amounts of ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Store the relish in a clean jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Zucchini relish is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be added to sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and hot dogs. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips. With its bright flavor and crunchy texture, zucchini relish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!

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