Heinz Red Hamburger Relish Copycat

Total Time: 25 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped (or yellow)
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon pickling or non-iodized salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 12 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Recipe

• 1 in a large enamel or stainless steel bowl, mix the cucumbers, onion, peppers, celery, salt, turmeric, and water. let stand for 12 hours or overnight, then drain in a strainer, lightly pressing out any excess liquid. set aside.
• 2 tie up cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth. in a large, heavy, enamel or stainless steel saucepan, bring the spices and vinegar to a boil over moderate heat. reduce the heat to low and. simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• 3 add the tomatoes, increase the heat to moderate, and bring the mixture. to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until the tomatoes resemble a puree - about 30 minutes. add the sugar and mustard. seeds, cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature.
• 4 add the drained vegetables to the tomato mixture and bring to a boil over moderately high heat. then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated - 25 to 30 minutes. remove the spice bag.
• 5 ladle into 4 hot, sterilized, 1/2 pint preserving jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. wipe the jar rims clean, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. label, then let the relish mellow in a cool dry place for. at least 3 weeks before using. will keep for up to 1 year. refrigerate after opening.