DILL ZUCCHINI RELISH RECIPES

Steps:

• Toss zucchini and onion with salt in a large bowl. Refrigerate overnight to drain. Rinse vegetables with cold water and drain well.
• Mix dry mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, and black pepper in a bowl.
• Heat vinegar, sugar, spice mix, zucchini mixture, and red bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the vegetables into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 25 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

Steps:

• In a large nonmetal bowl combine zucchini, onion, and sweet pepper. Sprinkle the pickling salt over vegetables. Pour enough water (about 4 cups) over to cover vegetables. Cover; let stand for 3 hours. Transfer to a colander; rinse and drain well.
• In a 8-or-10-quart pot combine sugar, vinegar, the 1/4 cup water, the celery seeds, turmeric, and mustard seeds. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in drained vegetables and, if desired, green food coloring. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Ladle relish into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles by sliding a nonmetallic utensil down the side of the jar; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes (start timing when water begins to boil.) Remove jars; cool on wire rack.