Learn how I make my Squash Relish. Relish is a quick and easy way to preserve garden veggies and compliments any "country" meal.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs55 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: squash
Servings: 4approximately 12 - 8 ounce jars
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
12-15small to mid sized squash
2-3sweet yellow onions
1.5cupssalt
4cupswhite vinegar
1+1/3 cups sugar
1teaspoondried Italian seasoning
1/2teaspooncelery seed
1/2teaspoonpepper
Instructions
Cut the squash into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Pour salt over and stir well to coat. Cover and set aside for one to two hours to allow it to weep.
Drain squash in a colander and rinse well to remove salt. Allow to continue to drain while you prepare the vinegar mixture.
In a large pot, place vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often.
Chop onions and add onions along with squash to boiling vinegar mixture, stir well. Boil for five minutes and then remove from heat.
Place relish in canning jars and can according to directions here (and in this post above) or place in lidded containers and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
You can use whatever dried herb seasoning you prefer in this if you'd rather not use the Italian seasoning. Also, the celery seed can be left out as well if you prefer. If canning, half pint jars process for 15 minutes and pints for 30, but please read instructions on how to easily and safely can.