Hot Dog Relish
Description
This hot dog relish recipe combines onions, cabbage, green bell peppers, green tomatoes, and seasonings. It's great on hot dogs and in macaroni salads.
Ingredients
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12 chopped green bell peppers
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10 green tomatoes, chopped
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4 cups chopped onions
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4 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
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1/2 cup salt
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6 cups sugar
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4 cups white vinegar
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2 cups cold water
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2 tablespoons mustard seed
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1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
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1 teaspoon celery seed
Directions
1
Place bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and cabbage in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely minced. Drain; transfer mixture to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and let stand 8 hours to overnight. Transfer mixture to a colander; rinse and drain. Return mixture to the bowl.
2
Inspect ten 16-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until relish is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3
Meanwhile, combine sugar, white vinegar, water, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seeds in a separate bowl; pour over vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
4
Transfer mixture to a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to sterilized jars; cool then cover. Store in the refrigerator.