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"The tradition of Italian cooking is that of the matriarch. This is the cooking of grandma. She didn't waste time thinking too much about the celery. She got the best celery she could and then she dealt with it."--Mario Batali

Relish Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 liters ground cucumbers (you can use a food processor but don't puree)
2 liters ground onions (same as above)
⅔ cup pickling salt
6 green peppers - chopped
3 red peppers - chopped
1 liter ground celery, drained a bit (can use food processor)
5 cups white sugar
4 cups regular white vinegar
½ tsp turmeric
3 tsp dry mustard
3 T flour
½ cup cold water
Directions:
Directions:
1. Mix the ground cucumber and onion together in a bowl

2. Sprinkle pickling salt on top - DON'T mix it in yet

3. Cover the bowl with a towel and let stand overnight on the counter


Day 2
1. Stir then drain well and put into a pot

2. Add green peppers, red peppers, celery, white sugar and vinegar

3. Stir well then bring to a low boil for 10 minutes

4. Make thickening sauce by mixing together the turmeric, dry mustard, flour and cold water until no lumps remain (shaken in a jar works well)

5. After the boiling is done, add the thickening sauce and cook until thickened (a few minutes)

6. Fill jars and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Dad's famous relish!

 

 

 

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