Easy Cucumber Relish Recipe: A Sweet and Tangy Delight

Ingredients

• 7 large English cucumbers
• 4 large sweet onions, peeled
• 0.25 cup pickling salt
• 3 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 3 cups distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings

Instructions

1. Grate cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. Sprinkle pickling salt over the grated vegetables. Cover the bowl tightly and let it rest at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
2. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the cucumber mixture and set it aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. In a large, heavy pot, heat vinegar and water over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth, then stir in the cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until the relish thickens, about 15 minutes.
4. Sterilize jars and lids by boiling them in water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the hot relish into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top. Use a knife or thin spatula to run around the inside of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on the rings.
5. Place a rack at the bottom of a large stockpot and fill it halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a jar holder, leaving a 2-inch space between them. If necessary, add more boiling water until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process the jars for 10 minutes.
6. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them on a cloth-covered or wooden surface, spacing them several inches apart, until they cool. Once cooled, press the top of each lid with your finger to ensure a tight seal (the lid should not move up or down). Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition

• Calories: 24 kcal
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 217 mg
• Protein Content: 0 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g