the best relish i've ever had

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 7 large english cucumbers
• 4 large sweet onions, peeled
• 1/4 cup pickling salt
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 3 cups distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 11 hrs 10 mins


• grate the cucumbers and onions into a large bowl using the large holes of a box grater. sprinkle the pickling salt over the top. cover tightly, and allow to rest at room temperature overnight.
• squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumber mixture; set aside. whisk together the sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed. heat the vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. whisk in the sugar mixture until smooth. stir in the cucumber mixture. bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 15 minutes.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the relish 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 . 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 pint jars for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place 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). store in a cool, dark area.