Sweet Zucchini Relish

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My mother's sweet zucchini relish is a family favorite. It's delicious on hamburgers and hot dogs.

By Gail
Updated on May 16, 2024
A jar of sweet zucchini relish with a spoonful of relish being removed
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Prep Time:
50 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time:
10 hrs
Total Time:
12 hrs
Servings:
112
Yield:
7 1/2 pints
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 112 servings

  • 12 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini

  • 4 cups chopped onion

  • 5 tablespoons canning salt

  • 6 cups white sugar

  • 2 ½ cups white vinegar

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seed

  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make sweet zucchini relish

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  2. Place zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl; sprinkle salt on top. Use your hands to evenly mix salt with zucchini. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

    A bowl of shredded zucchini and onion tossed with salt

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  3. Drain zucchini in a colander and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water; set zucchini aside.

    Shredded zucchini and onion in a colander

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  4. Place sugar, vinegar, red and green bell pepper, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add celery seed, nutmeg, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then add drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.

    A large pot with shredded, drained zucchini and onion, sugar, vinegar, red and green bell pepper, and seasoning

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  5. Meanwhile, sterilize seven 1-pint jars and lids. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to the top. Screw on the lids.

    A large pot of sweet zucchini relish with small jars filled with relish

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  6. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until the tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.

    A large pot of water with sealed jars of sweet zucchini relish

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  7. Remove jars from the pot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

    Four jars of sweet zucchini relish on a kitchen towel, with a finger checking the seal on the lid of a jar

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

47 Calories
12g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 112
Calories 47
% Daily Value *
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.