Thursday, October 30, 2008

Dill Relish

By:
Roger Tim Johnson
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7 Large Cucumbers ~ (ground coarse)
3 c. Carrots ~ (ground fine)
4 Large Green Peppers, ... or 6 medium sized ~ (chop fine or grind).
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After all is ground up;
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Mix together thoroughly with...
1 Tbsp. Canning Salt, in a large container such as an extra large bowl,
or a 5 Gallon crock.
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Let stand for 3 hours.
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Then continue...
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Drain off as much liquid as possible and throw it away.
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Don't stop now... there's still more.
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Mix Brine:
3 c. Vinegar
1/2 c. Water
1 Garlic Bulb ~ (chopped fine)
a sprinkle of Garlic Powder -{not Salt
8 Heads of Dill (Fresh) with some of the stems on,
chop fine in a blender.
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1 tsp. Mustard Seed
1 tsp. Celery Seed
2 Tbsp. Dill Seed ~ (from box)
3 dashes Turmeric
2 pinches Caraway
3 1/2 tsp. Canning Salt
1 1/4 tsp. Sugar
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Put Brine mixture and chopped up mixture together in a
large kettle and let simmer
for 20 minutes.
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Then add some Green Food Coloring ...let simmer 5 minutes more.
Mix in ONE 2 oz. jar of Pimentos.
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Pack in Hot jars, and let seal.
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The End!
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