Sweet Pickle Relish - by Laura Geese; Goose Hill Farm; in She

• large unpeeled cucumbers, diced (about 4 cups)6 -7

  6 -7

• medium green bell peppers, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)↗2

  2

• heads celery, diced (about 3 cups)↗2

  2

• salt↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗3 1⁄2 cups
• white vinegar↗2 cups
• celery seed1 teaspoon
• mustard seeds1 teaspoon
• onion, diced↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

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   1. In a food processor, finely chop the cucumbers, peppers, onion, and celery, being careful not to grind them into puree.

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   2. Pour the veggies into a large bowl and add your salt. Cover with water and let stand out of the way for about 5 hours.

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   3. After you have let them sit for the desired time, drain well, pressing the mixture to remove all the liquid. This part takes a little while, but be patient -- you will love the results!

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   4. Combine the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Be careful not to take to deep a breath over the pot, the vinegar smell will get strong for a little bit.

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   5. Continue stirring until all of the sugar has dissolved. Add the vegetable mixture to the saucepan, and simmer for 15 minutes.

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   6. Pack into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch head space, always remembering to clean the rim of each jar to remove any relish that may prevent the jars from sealing properly. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.