crisp sweet relish

By ddoerre1

chose firm cucmbers that a solid green color without soft spots,yellowness or puffiness.

Ingredients

• 8 cups ground cucumbers (about 5 pounds)
• 4 cups ground onions
• 2 cups ground carrots
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 7 cups sugar
• 4 cups vinegar
• 2 teaspoons celery seed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground netmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cucumber,onions and carrots in a large bowl: sprinkle with salt . Cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 6 hours: drain. Rinse and drain thoroughly. In a large kettle, combrin sugar, vinegar, celery seed,turmeric , nutmeg and pepper .Add vegetables: bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. REduce heat: simmer, uncovered. for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pack hot into hot jars. leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water batth Yield: 8 pints.