Rummage Relish

Recipe View In a large, non-reactive bowl, combine the green tomatoes, red tomatoes, cabbage, onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Toss with the salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the bowl and let it stand in a cool place, or preferably in the refrigerator, for 12 to 14 hours to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture. (12-14 hours)

Recipe View After the resting period, drain the vegetable mixture thoroughly in a colander. Rinse well under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain again. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare 8 pint jars with lids and rings according to standard canning procedures. Sterilize the jars and keep them hot until ready to fill. (30 minutes)

Recipe View In a large, stainless steel pot, combine the brown sugar, celery seed, cinnamon, mustard seed, ginger, garlic, cloves, and apple cider vinegar. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Add the drained vegetable mixture to the pot with the spiced vinegar. Bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Continue to simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the relish has thickened slightly. Stir more frequently towards the end of the cooking time. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Ladle the hot relish into the hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace at the top of each jar. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Place the sterilized lids on the jars and screw on the rings until finger-tight. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Process the filled jars in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes, ensuring the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch. (45 minutes)

Recipe View After processing, carefully remove the jars from the canner and place them on a towel-lined surface to cool completely. As the jars cool, you should hear a popping sound as the lids seal. (2-3 hours)

Recipe View Once the jars are completely cool, check the seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid does not flex, it is properly sealed. Refrigerate any jars that did not seal properly. (10 minutes)