Hot Squash Relish

Ingredients

• 4 lbs squash, diced
• 2 cups green bell peppers, diced
• 1 quart celery, diced
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 4 cups vinegar, 5% acidity
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 3-4 hot peppers, medium size
• 2 tablespoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare vegetables.

2. 2

   Combine peppers, celery, and onion with vinegar, salt, sugar, celery seed, and 3 hot peppers.

3. 3

   Boil 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in squash, powdered mustard, and turmeric.

5. 5

   Return to boiling and boil 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Spoon into sterilized jars and adjust lids.

7. 7

   Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.