Unknownchef86's Green Tomato Or Zucchini Relish Recipe

This family heirloom relish recipe is a vibrant explosion of flavor! Originally a green tomato relish, it cleverly adapts to utilize an abundance of zucchini. Unlike other relishes, its unique blend of cabbage creates an unforgettable taste and texture, perfect for topping burgers, hot dogs, or transforming into a killer tartar sauce for fish and chips. This recipe shines with large zucchini (those garden giants everyone wants to get rid of!), and while peeling was once traditional, leaving the skin on adds beautiful color and texture. Get ready to experience a relish unlike any other!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 431.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Unknownchef86's Green Tomato Or Zucchini Relish

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How to Make Unknownchef86's Green Tomato Or Zucchini Relish

  1. Coarsely chop 4 lbs green tomatoes or zucchini. Combine with 2 tbsp salt in a large bowl. Transfer to a cheesecloth-lined colander or large, fine-mesh sieve, and place over a bowl. Let drain overnight.
  2. In the morning, transfer the drained tomato/zucchini to a large, non-reactive pot (stainless steel or enamel).
  3. Add 2 medium onions (chopped), 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage, 2 green bell peppers (chopped), 2 cups sugar, 1 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds, 2 tbsp celery seeds, 1 tbsp turmeric, 1 tsp black pepper and 1 tsp ground cloves.
  4. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. Carefully ladle the hot relish into sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Remove air bubbles by running a non-metal utensil around the inside of the jars.
  9. Wipe jar rims clean and seal with lids and rings.
  10. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on altitude; refer to canning guidelines).
  11. Remove jars from the canner and let cool completely. You should hear the jars 'pop' as they seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

226 g

Sugar

369g

Fat

0g

Carbs

33g