Hot Dog Relish

2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped cucumbers
6 green or red bell peppers finely chopped
4 cups finely chopped green tomatoes
3 tablespoons pickling salt
3 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 cup water
1/4 cup prepared mustard
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 cups cider vinegar

In a large bowl, combine onions, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt; mix well. Cover; let stand overnight or 10 to 12 hours at room temperature. Turn brined vegetables into a colandar to drain. Discard liquid. Rinse with clear water. In a 6 quart pot, combine sugar, flour and
turmeric. Slowly stir in water until mixture is smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients, except vegetables. Over medium heat, stir frequently until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir in rinsed chopped vegetables; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 20 minutes. Ladle hot relish into prepared hot jars, 1 at a time, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Release trapped air. Wipe rims and secure lids. Put into HWB for 15 minutes, start counting after water returns to boil.

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