Ripe Cucumber Relish

 A great tasting relish and

 a great way to use 

up ripe cucumbers.

Time to stock up on preserves

for those long Winter months ahead.

Ingredients

9 ripe cucumbers

1 red sweet bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

2 cups chopped onions

1/3 cup salt

2 tbsp. flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp celery seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp dry mustard

2 tsp turmeric

2 cups vinegar

Instructions

Peel, remove seeds and chop up cucumbers.

Chop up peppers and onions.

Place all the vegetables

in a large stainless steel pot or bowl

 and mix in the salt.

Cover and let stand 2 - 3 hrs.

To make the brine, combine flour, sugar, celery seeds,

mustard seeds, turmeric, dry mustard and vinegar.

Heat to a boiling, simmer about 5 minutes, 

stir frequently to make a smooth sauce.

Drain vegetables, rinse and drain again.

Add vegetables with the brine.

Cook for about 20 minutes, until the cucumbers

are translucent. 

Ladle into hot, sterilized jars.

Enjoy!!

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