Spicy Dill Pickle Relish

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  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
4 lbs cucumbers1/4 c. pickling salt (it must be non-iodized or will turn a bad color)1/2 t. turmeric2 c. white vinegar1/4 c. sugar4 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 T. dill seed2 t. mustard seeds1 1/2 c. onions
Directions
Scrup cucumbers and trim off ends and cut into chunks. In batches in a food processor, pulse cucumbers, onions, and peppers into 1/8 to 1/4 inch pieces.

In a large bowl, sprinkle cucumber mix with salt and turmeric. Stir in 1 cup cold water and let stand for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain in large sieve. Rinse under cold water and drain again, pressing out moisture.

In a large saucepan bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, dill seeds and mustard seeds to a boil. Add cucumber mixture, return to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes.

Ladle into half pint jars leaving a 1/2 inch head space. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to altitude.

Makes about 6 half pints.

Serving size 2 Tablespoons

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLSQUIRES.

Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 13.4
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 608.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 0.4 g

Member Reviews
  • PINKHAIREDMOM
    Best dill relish ever, but the recipe ingredients leave out the bell pepper referred to in the recipe. I used 4 various colors for the double I made. So good. If people who bought relish tried this, they'd never buy it again. Thanks! - 8/17/14