Hot and Sweet Pickle Relish

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Hot and Sweet Pickle Relish  

 

1 quart cucumbers, fineley chopped

1 cup hot peppers, finely chopped

2 cups onions, finely chopped

1 cup green pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup salt

3 1/2 cups sugar

2 cups cider vinegar

1 tbsp. celery seed

1 tbsp, mustard seed

 

Combine cucumbers, onions, and peppers in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and

cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain thoroughly; press out excess

liquid. Combine sugar, vinegar and spices in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil.

Add drained vegetables and simmier 10 minutes. Pack hot into hot jars, leaving

1/4-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Note: For hotter relish, substitute hot peppers for the sweet green peppers.