As the gardening season winds down, many home gardeners are left with an abundance of fresh produce that needs to be used up before it goes to waste. One great way to preserve your garden's bounty is to make end-of-garden relish. This condiment is a delicious and versatile addition to any meal, and it's also a great way to share your garden's harvest with friends and family. Whether you're looking for a sweet, spicy, or savory relish, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
END OF THE GARDEN RELISH
This came from my mom, who got it from her mom. I like it because it has a great balance of sweet and sour, unlike store bought relishes that are either way too sweet or way to sour.
Provided by Bruce Casey Lau
Categories Onions
Time 3h15m
Yield 12 Pints
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Finely chop onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers.
- This can be either with a food processor or with a blender.
- Chunk the vegetables to fill the blender ½ full, then filling with water.
- Combine salt and vegetables in a large pot with enough water to cover and let sit over night.
- Squeeze as much of the water out as possible.
- You can use cheesecloth for this.
- For low sodium version the mixture can be rinsed and drained well.
- Combine sugar, celery seed, vinegar, and water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add vegetables and food coloring to give it a more appealing appearance.
- Bring to a boil.
- Either continue to slow boil for 15 minutes then add to jars and seal, or add to jars and process using a water bath canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 4753.9, Carbohydrate 130.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 117, Protein 5.1
END OF GARDEN RELISH
We dollop this tangy relish on burgers, hot dogs and salads. It's a cool way to use up garden produce, and people love it at picnics and potlucks. -Karen Stucky, Freeman, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toss first 5 ingredients; let stand 3 hours. Drain; squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a Dutch oven, mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
END-OF-SUMMER RELISH
My family loves this relish and wants it on the table for every meal. My garden can barely keep up with demand.-Vivian Conner, Serbring, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, cover and process the vegetables in batches until finely chopped. Drain vegetables and discard liquid., In a stockpot, bring vinegar, sugar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed to a boil. Add vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with sausage or other meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FRESH GARDEN RELISH
Make and share this Fresh Garden Relish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Canning
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grind the cabbages, carrots, onions and peppers in a food chopper (I grated), then add salt and let stand 2 hours.
- Place in a colander and drain.
- Wash if mixture is too salty.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, celery seed and mustard seed and stir well.
- Heat and pour into sterilized jars and seal.
- Variation: Instead of carrots, I used grated summer squash, green tomatoes and added 6-8 hot jalapeno peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1072.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 19005.5, Carbohydrate 262.4, Fiber 18.1, Sugar 230.4, Protein 9.6
Tips for Making the Best End-of-Garden Relish
- Choose fresh, ripe vegetables. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your relish a more complex flavor and texture.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. You can add herbs, spices, or even fruits to your relish.
- Process the vegetables to your desired consistency. Some people prefer a chunky relish, while others prefer a smooth relish.
- Cook the relish for the recommended amount of time. This will help to preserve the flavor and texture of the vegetables.
- Store the relish in a cool, dark place. This will help to maintain its quality for up to a year.
Conclusion
End-of-garden relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up your leftover vegetables and enjoy the flavors of the season. With a little planning and effort, you can make a batch of relish that you and your family will love. So next time you have a garden full of fresh vegetables, be sure to make a batch of end-of-garden relish. You won't regret it!
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