GOLO Relish

GOLO Relish


MAKES: serving

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 lbs. cucumbers, peeled, center of seeds removed, and finely diced

  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced

  • 1 small red pepper, finely diced

  • 1 small green pepper, finely diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely diced

  • 1/4 cup salt

  • 3 cups white vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tbsp. yellow mustard seeds

  • 2 tsp. celery seeds


Directions

  1. Place cucumbers, onions, peppers, and garlic into a large mixing bowl. Combine with salt and pour water over mixture until covered. Let sit for at least 6 hours or overnight.

  2. Drain the cucumber mixture in a colander, rinse with water and drain again

  3. In a large pot, add vinegar and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the drained cucumber mixture and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.

  4. Ladle the hot relish into hot, sterile jars, leaving ¼ inch of room at the top. Seal tightly with lids.

  5. Process the jars in boiling water for 10 minutes.

  6. Store jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. If seal is broken, relish will keep in the fridge for about a month. Best eaten at least a week after making.