Moms Homemade Relish Recipes

MOM'S HOMEMADE SWEET HOT DOG RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Wash and cut vegetables in large chunks. Old method uses a hand grinder, but I do it now in my KA food processor. Grind all ingredients and place in a large stainless steel kettle. Add 1/2 cup table salt; cover and let stand overnight. Then, rinse well in strainer/colander. Return to kettle.
• 2. Combine all syrup ingredients in glass or stainless steel bowl, then add to rinsed vegetables in kettle. Heat to almost boiling, then let simmer 3 minutes.
• 3. Wash pint jars in hot, soapy water to sterilize. Boil lids & rings in hot water. Put relish into hot sterile jars, leave about 1" headspace and wipe rims well. Place lids and rings on, making sure they are tightly sealed. Set on rack or towels, let cool. As they seal, you will hear lids popping. Store in cool place.
• 4. We always at least double this recipe, sometimes triple it if all vegetables are available. Can also put in quart jars, if desired.

MOM'S FRUIT RELISH

Steps:

• This recipe requires a lot of prep work; I recommend you prepare it with a friend and split the bounty!
• Have ready a large preserving kettle.
• Peel tomatoes, seed, and dice; place in kettle.
• Peel pears, core, and slice 1/4 inch thick; place in kettle.
• Peel peaches, remove pit, and slice 1/4 inch thick; place in kettle.
• Peel and finely chop onions; place in kettle.
• Remove seeds from red peppers and dice; place in kettle.
• Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; let mixture simmer (NOT a gentle simmer) until it is thick; this will take two to three hours.
• Stir frequently.
• Discard spice bag and ladle relish into prepared, hot sterilized canning jars and seal.
• My mother-in-law never processed this, and neither do I; if you can it in pint jars and want to process it; I recommend a 10-minute boiling water bath.

MOM'S CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• place a handful of each of the roughly chopped vegetables and a bit of salt in a moulinex fitted with blade and pulse until chopped to relish consistency. Pour into a strainer. Continue until all the vegetables have been chopped. Let vegetables drain for 4 hours.
• Place strained vegetables into a pot.
• Mix flour with water and pour into vinegar, mix well. Pour remaining contents of brine into pot with vegetables and bring to a boil. Let simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken slightly.
• Reduce heat to minimum (to keep relish hot) and pour into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately.

RELISH

Steps:

• Process the cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers in the food processor to create a coarse grind.
• Pour the ground veggies into a large pot and add the water and salt to the pot, stirring well to combine.
• Cover and let sit overnight or for at least 12 hours.
• The next day, drain the veggies well and return them to the pot.
• Add the vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed and sugar.
• Stir everything together very well to combine and bring the mixture to a boil for at least 1/2 hour, stirring regularly.
• Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon or so of water and add it to the mixture.
• Stir it in well, and reduce the heat. Continue to cook the relish for another 15 minutes or so or until it thickens slightly.
• Sterilize your jars and lids according to proper canning procedures.
• Add the mixture to the jars leaving about 1/2 inch of room at the top of each jar. Add the lids.
• Process the filled jars in a pot of boiling water for at least 5 minutes (you may need a rack at the bottom of the pot to prevent the jars from sitting on the bottom of the pot where they may crack or break).
• When the jars have finished processing, remove them to a wooden board to cool completely. Any lids that have not popped down (indicating a proper seal) should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 1.5 months.
• Properly sealed jars can be stored at room temperature in a cool, dark place for up to one year.

MOM'S HOMEMADE RELISH

Steps:

• Grind cabbage, onions and pepper (any kind of grinder). Put in large pan. Pour boiling water over cabbage, peppers and onions (just enough to cover everything). Let stand 5-8 minutes and then drain.
• Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Mix well. Add tomatoes. Bring to boil. Remove from heat.
• Pour in clean pint jars.

GREEN TOMATO RELISH - MOM'S BEST (PICCALILLI)

Steps:

• 1. Large non-aluminum stockpot combine the tomato mixture, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 2. Sterlize enough jars and lids to hold relish (12 one-pint or 6 quart size. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to the top. Screw on lids.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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). Relish can be stored for up to one year.

MOM'S CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the cucumbers, onions and red pepper.
• Sprinkle with salt and mix thoroughly.
• Let stand on counter overnight.
• Rinse in cold water and let drain thoroughly.
• Mix sugar, flour, ginger and tumeric in a large pot.
• Add vinegar.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add cucumber mixture and simmer until it is thickened.
• Process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
• Preparation time does not include standing overnight.