Wimpy's Delight Red Hamburger Relish |
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Prep Time: 720 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 780 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is similar to the red relish that use to be sold under the Heinz and Knott's Berry Farm labels. Source: Fancy Pantry by Helen Witty. Ingredients:
2 sticks cinnamon, broken up (2 to 3 inches each before breaking) |
2 teaspoons cloves, whole, slightly bruised |
2 teaspoons allspice, whole, bruised |
4 cups cider vinegar |
4 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped peeled and seeded (about 6 large) |
2 cups granulated sugar |
4 teaspoons mustard seeds |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
4 cups cucumbers, chopped, unpeeled firm (do not use waxed cucumbers) |
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, chopped cored and seeded |
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped cored and seeded |
1 cup celery, chopped |
1 cup onion, chopped |
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric |
1/2 cup pickling salt (or other non-iodized salt) |
8 cups water |
Directions:
1. Tie the cinnamon, cloves and allspice loosely in a square of cheesecloth.
2. Combine vinegar with the bag of spices in a non-aluminum pan. Bring the vinegar to boiling, adjust the heat and simmer it, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, bring the mixture to a boil, then adjust the heat and simmer the mixture, partly covered, until it resembles a puree, about 30 minutes.
4. Add the sugar, mustard seed, and Cayenne pepper. Pour the mixture into a bowl, cool and cover it, and let stand overnight at room temperature.
5. Meanwhile, combine the cucumbers, red and green peppers, celery, and onion in a ceramic or stainless-steel bowl. Sprinkle the turmeric and salt over the vegetables, then add the 8 cups of water. Stir the mixture, cover it, and refrigerate overnight.
6. Wash 7 half-pint jars. Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer directs.
7. Drain the liquid from the salted vegetables and replace it with enough fresh cold water to cover them; let the vegetables soak for 1 hour, then drain them in a colander, pressing lightly.
8. Return the vinegar/tomato mixture to pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
9. Add the drained vegetables, then return the relish to a full boil, stirring frequently, and cook it, uncovered, over high heat, for 5 minutes. Remove the relish from the heat.
10. Remove the spice bag from the relish; squeeze out all possible liquid from the bag into the pot, then discard the bag.
11. Ladle the hot relish into 1 hot jar at a time, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe rim with a clean damp cloth. Attach lid. Fill and close remaining jars. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Yields 7 half-pints.
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