Ultimate Generational Sweet & Sour Garden Relish 🌿🥒

End of the Garden Relish 🥒

Description: This cherished recipe has been passed down through generations, originating from the kitchen of my mom and then her mom before her. What sets it apart is its impeccable balance of sweet and sour flavors, a delightful departure from the overly sweet or excessively sour relishes found on store shelves.

• Prep Time: 3 hours
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 12 Pints

Ingredients:

• 3 onions
• 1 cabbage
• 10 green tomatoes
• 12 green peppers
• 6 red sweet peppers
• 1/2 cup salt
• 6 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 4 cups vinegar
• 2 cups water

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 532.1
• Fat: 0.9g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 4753.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 130.3g
• Fiber: 7.7g
• Sugar: 117g
• Protein: 5.1g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

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   • Finely chop onions, cabbage, tomatoes, and peppers.
   • You can use a food processor or blender for this step. Chunk the vegetables until the blender is half full, then top up with water.

2. Soak Overnight:

   • Combine the chopped vegetables with salt in a large pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in water.
   • Allow the mixture to sit overnight.

3. Drain and Squeeze:

   • The next day, squeeze out as much water as possible from the vegetable mixture. Cheesecloth can be handy for this task.
   • For a lower sodium version, rinse and drain the vegetables well.

4. Prepare the Relish Base:

   • In a separate pot, combine sugar, celery seed, vinegar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.

5. Cooking the Relish:

   • Once boiling, add the drained vegetables and any desired food coloring to enhance its visual appeal.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil again.

6. Canning Options:

   • You have two options for canning:
     • Slow boil for 15 minutes, then ladle the relish into sterilized jars and seal.
     • Alternatively, you can use a water bath canner for processing.

Enjoy the fruits of your labor with this homemade relish that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess, adding a delightful kick to any dish or sandwich!