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    Home » Recipes » Ketchup / Mustard / Relish

    Green Pepper Cucumber Relish

    Published on January 25, 2020 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 3 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Green Pepper & Cucumber Relish is the perfect condiment for your hot dogs. If you love relish, this recipe is for you! Delicious!
     
    green pepper cucumber relish

    This Green Pepper Cucumber Relish is the perfect condiment for hot dogs or hamburgers. Why settle for store-bought when you can make your own in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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    One of the things I love about this recipe is that you do not need any pickling salt. A handful of mason jars with some basic ingredients and you have your very own homemade relish. The only ingredient you may not readily have on hand is the yellow mustard seeds. So make sure you have some before you get started.

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    This relish recipe will yield approximately 3 Pints so make sure you have the appropriate amount of mason jars sterilized before you get started. It doesn't really matter what size mason jars you use as long as they total 3 Pints.

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    green pepper cucumber relish
    green pepper cucumber relish

    🔪 Equipment Needed

    You will need the following items to make this recipe: Large Pot, Colander and Cheesecloth.

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    💭 How to seal Mason Jars

    Using a ladle, fill sterilized mason jars leaving about ½ inch of headspace.
    Remove any air bubbles by inserting a flexible spatula down the sides of the jars. Adjust headspace if necessary.
    Wipe jar rims, place lids on jar and screw on bands finger tight.
    Place jars in a large pot of boiling water for 20 minutes. Move jars to a cooling rack and let cool until the lids "pop". Do not tighten bands. Let jars cool for at least 4 hours. Test seal by pressing the center of the lid. It should not give. If it makes a popping sound, it has NOT been sealed.

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    For more great recipes with crushed red pepper flakes, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    • Elvis Presley's Special BBQ Sauce

    📋 What ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Green Pepper Cucumber Relish recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Green Bell Pepper, Cucumbers, Yellow Onion, Kosher Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, White Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Celery Seed and Red Pepper Flakes.

    🥣 How to make Green Pepper Cucumber Relish

    In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, cucumbers, and onions. Add salt, stir to combine.
    Tie one end of the cheesecloth in a knot creating a "bag". Repeat with another piece of cheesecloth. Divide vegetable mixture evenly between both cheesecloth bags. Place each in a colander in the sink. Let stand for 1 hour
    Squeeze vegetables to release any remaining liquid. Transfer vegetables to a heavy pot.
    Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables soften and color fades, stirring occasionally.
    Ladle hot relish into hot sterilized pint canning jars leaving a ½ inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and finger tighten lids.
    Process filled jars in boiling water for 20 minutes. Remove jars from pot and let cool on wire rack. Make sure the lids seal properly.

    green pepper cucumber relish

    Green Pepper Cucumber Relish

    This Green Pepper & Cucumber Relish is the perfect condiment for your hot dogs. If you love relish, this recipe is for you! Delicious!
    4.67 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 Pints
    Calories 626 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large Pot
    • Mason Jars
    • Cheesecloth

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 lbs Green Bell Pepper, finely chopped
    • 1 ½ lbs Cucumbers, finely chopped
    • 4 ½ Cups Yellow Onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Kosher Salt
    • 2 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 Cups White Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Mustard Seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
    • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, crushed
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl combine bell peppers, cucumbers, and onions. Add salt, stir to combine.
    • Tie one end of the cheesecloth in a knot creating a "bag". Repeat with another piece of cheesecloth. Divide vegetable mixture evenly between both cheesecloth bags. Place each in a colander in the sink. Let stand for 1 hour
    • Squeeze vegetables to release any remaining liquid. Transfer vegetables to a heavy pot.
    • Add vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Cook uncovered over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables soften and color fades, stirring occasionally.
    • Ladle hot relish into hot sterilized pint canning jars leaving a ½ inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and finger tighten lids.
    • Process filled jars in boiling water for 20 minutes. Remove jars from pot and let cool on wire rack. Make sure the lids seal properly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 145gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3525mgPotassium: 1416mgFiber: 13gSugar: 122gVitamin A: 1875IUVitamin C: 384mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    3 Comments

    1. Sharon

      January 27, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      This relish is to die for. I just love it. Very easy to make. I am not a fan of green peppers but thought I would give it a try. And I am so glad I did. You can hardly taste the green peppers because of all the other ingredients. I will definitely make this again.

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    2. Pam

      August 04, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      I love this relish. I started out making a single recipe but now I double it
      I cannot eat refined sugar so I substitute 1 1/2 cups of honey. Also I pressure can it instead of water bath simply because I want to. I don’t own a water bath canner. I give it 5 stars because it tastes just so darn delicious

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    3. Elaine Slabinski

      October 26, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      I made a single jar of relish using green peppers and green tomatoes in place of cucumbers because that’s what I had. It’s a great tasting relish and I made it a second time with cucumbers. If you want more crunch and aren’t canning it, don’t boil all the ingredients. Fill the jar with veggies and pour the boiling fluid over them. Refrigerate after the contents cool down. Thanks for a great recipe.

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