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!

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.

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.

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 as long as they total 3 Pints.

For the crushed red pepper flakes, you can either use a small food processor or if you are like me and don't want to dirty more dishes, I do it manually. I put the red pepper flakes in a small sandwich bag and use a rolling pin or a meat tenderizer and beat on the peppers. It might take a few whacks but you will eventually get the desired consistency, crushed but not quite powdered.

🍽 Special equipment needed

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

💭 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 sealed.

For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

• Simple Orange Cranberry Relish
• Simple Avocado Salsa
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Bread & Butter Pickles
• Delicious Ham Salad Sandwiches

📋 What ingredients do I need

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

🥣 How do I make this 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.

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