Ingredients for Old Fashioned Hamburger Relish
- 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- Yellow Onion
- Green Pepper
- Red Peppers
- 2 celery stalks (thinly sliced)
- Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Cold Water
- Cinnamon Stick
- Whole Cloves
- Ground Allspice
- Cider Vinegar
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
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How to Make Old Fashioned Hamburger Relish
- In a large enamel or stainless steel bowl, combine 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced), 1 green bell pepper (thinly sliced), 2 celery stalks (thinly sliced), 2 tablespoons salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and 1 cup water.
- Let stand for 12 hours or overnight, then drain in a strainer, pressing lightly to remove excess liquid.
- Set aside the drained vegetables.
- Tie 1 cinnamon stick, 6 whole cloves, and 1 teaspoon allspice berries in a piece of cheesecloth to create a spice bag.
- In a large, heavy, enamel or stainless steel saucepan, bring the spice bag and 2 cups white vinegar to a boil over moderate heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
- Add 2 cups chopped tomatoes, increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until tomatoes are pureed (about 30 minutes).
- Stir in 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon mustard seeds. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature.
- Add the drained vegetables to the tomato mixture. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated (25-30 minutes).
- Remove the spice bag.
- Ladle into 4 hot, sterilized 1/2-pint preserving jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Label and let the relish mellow in a cool, dry place for at least 3 weeks before using.
- Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
130 g
Sugar
212g
Fat
0g
Carbs
20g
