Sweet Zucchini Relish

Ingredients

• 10 cups ground zucchini
• 3 cups ground onions
• 5 tablespoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 red bell pepper, ground
• 1 green bell pepper, ground

Directions

1. 1

   Using coarse grinder, grind zucchini and onion. If large zucchini are used, remove seeds before grinding. Combine zucchini and onion with salt and let stand overnight in the refrigerator. Drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Combine sugar, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed, pepper, vinegar and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat until it begins to thicken; then add ground bell peppers and cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.

3. 3

   Pour into pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Adjust lids.

4. 4

   Process in boiling water for 15 minutes.