Best 6 Sweet Cucumber Relish For Canning Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to preserve your cucumbers? Sweet cucumber relish is a classic condiment that can be enjoyed on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. It's also a great way to add a bit of sweetness and crunch to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. In this article, we'll provide you with a foolproof recipe for canning sweet cucumber relish that can be easily prepared at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll be able to make your own delicious sweet cucumber relish that will be a hit at your next gathering or as a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET CUCUMBER RELISH



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This delicious sweet relish is perfect for hot dogs and sausages and is an excellent condiment to serve with peas, baked beans, or lima beans.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Condiment

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups pickling cucumbers (approximately 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of pickling cucumbers, finely chopped unpeeled)
4 cups red bell pepper (about 4 large peppers, finely chopped)
3 cups finely chopped green bell pepper (about 2 to 3 large peppers)
1 cup celery (about 4 large ribs, finely chopped)
1 cup peeled onion (about 2 medium onions, finely chopped)
1/2 cup pickling salt
3 1/2 cups white vinegar
2 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons celery seeds

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Put the chopped vegetables-cucumbers, peppers, celery, and onions-in a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pot.
  • Add the pickling salt, stir to blend, and cover. Let stand at room temperature for 4 hours.
  • Put the canning jars in the water bath canner, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and keep it at a simmer (not boiling).
  • Put the lids in a saucepan, and bring them to a simmer. Keep them in the hot water until you are ready to use them.
  • Put the vegetables in a large colander, drain, and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Using your hands, squeeze out excess liquids.
  • Rinse out the pot you used for the vegetables. In the pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the well-drained vegetables and stir to blend. Bring back to a full boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Fill prepared jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
  • Fit lids on jars and screw bands down to fingertip tightness.
  • Process in a boiling water bath canner with water at least 1 inch above the jars for 10 minutes. Turn off heat, remove the canner cover, and wait 5 minutes before removing jars.
  • Once cooled, you can put a jar in the fridge and use right away if you'd like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 6 pints (about 100 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SWEET PICKLE RELISH



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This chunky relish is great for eating fresh or going into the pantry in the middle of winter cracking open a jar and putting on your hotdogs! Also great to add to macaroni salad!

Provided by cindymartin21502

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cucumbers, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup pickling salt
cold water to cover
2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
3 ½ cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl; add salt and pour in enough cold water to cover. Allow to soak for 2 hours. Thoroughly drain in a colander.
  • Pour vinegar into a large, heavy stainless steel pot; add celery seed and mustard seed. Stir sugar into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the drained vegetable mixture and return to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or 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 and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until 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). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 577.7 mg, Sugar 8 g

SWEET PICKLE RELISH



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After much experimentation with ingredients and ratios, this is my favorite sweet pickle relish. I usually can it when the burpless cukes from the garden get away from me.

Provided by Donna Matthews

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h

Yield 3 pints, 96 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cucumbers, deseeded and chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup kosher salt
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups cider vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • To deseed cucumbers, I cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with my finger.
  • I chop the unpeeled cucumbers as well as the other vegetables with a Pampered Chef chopper.
  • Put all the vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the salt over the chopped vegetables.
  • Cover with cold water and let stand for 2 hours.
  • Drain vegetables well, then press out as much liquid as possible.
  • In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar and seeds.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add vegetables.
  • Bring back to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, put into pint jars according to standard canning procedures.
  • (Note: Although some of the brine needs to go in the jars, I use a slotted spoon to keep it from being too soupy.).
  • Process in a hot water bath according to your altitude (10 minutes for up 50 1000 ft.).

THE BEST RELISH I'VE EVER HAD



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This is the relish recipe I remember from my childhood. Light green in color, and unbelievably good on hot dogs, you won't be disappointed. It's an easy recipe for beginners, even if you have never canned a thing in your life.

Provided by Tammylou

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 11h10m

Yield 128

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 large English cucumbers
4 large sweet onions, peeled
¼ cup pickling salt
3 cups white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon celery seed
3 cups distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Grate the cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle the pickling salt over the top. Cover tightly, and allow to rest at room temperature overnight.
  • Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber mixture; set aside. Whisk together the sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. Heat the vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in the cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish 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 pint jars for 10 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). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 216.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES



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I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, but I've made it less mustardy and more garlicky to fit my family's tastes. This method keeps them incredibly, refreshingly crunchy. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Taste of Home Digital Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup canning salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
12 garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. 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 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CUCUMBER RELISH



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This is a sweet pickle relish similiar to what you can buy in the grocery store. (Better, I think) Can be used for Hot Dogs, Potato salad or any recipe calling for Sweet relish or salad cubes. Easy to make

Provided by Brenda Hall

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5h5m

Yield 5-6 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups ground unpeeled cucumbers (about 4)
1 cup ground green pepper (about 2)
1/2 cup ground red pepper (about 1)
1 tablespoon celery seed
3 cups ground onions
3 cups finely diced celery
1/4 cup salt
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon mustard seeds

Steps:

  • Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with salt.
  • Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
  • Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
  • Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
  • Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
  • Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
  • Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
  • Yield 5-6 pints.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 5722.6, Carbohydrate 157.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 148.1, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cucumbers. This will give your relish a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of pickling cucumbers, slicing cucumbers, and even a few burpless cucumbers.
  • Peel the cucumbers before slicing them. This will help the relish keep its color and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers. This will help prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Measure the ingredients carefully. This is especially important for the sugar and vinegar, as too much or too little of either can throw off the flavor of the relish.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. This will help the flavors to meld and the relish to thicken.
  • Let the relish cool completely before canning it. This will help to prevent the jars from breaking.

Conclusion:

Sweet cucumber relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It's perfect for sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and even salads. It's also a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own sweet cucumber relish that will be enjoyed by your family and friends.

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