Zucchini Relish for hot dogs

By prairiemama

No store bought relish can compare to this. I tried many store brands and always end up throwing them away. Mix a spoonful into mayo for tartar sauce.

Photo: Carol K

Ingredients

• Relish:
• 10 cups zucchini, unpeeled
• 2 large onions
• 2 green peppers
• 3 or more large carrots (more for better color)
• 3 teaspoons salt
• Brine:
• 2 1/2 cups vinegar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

Relish:

1. Grate the zucchini, onion, peppers and carrots
2. Add the 3 teaspoons of salt
3. Mix
4.Let set overnight; drain well

Brine:

1. Bring to a boil
2. Add the 3 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with a small
amount of water (to make a paste) and add to the
syrup.
3. Combine with the drained ground ingredients and
boil 3-4 minutes.
4. Quickly put into hot jars while still at the boiling
point and seal in hot water bath for 10 minutes

Mix a spoonful into mayo for tartar sauce.