WebStep by Step: How to Make & Can Sweet Pickle Relish Step 1: Prepare and Sterilize Jars. Step 2: Prepare Jar. Lids. Step 3: Combine Fresh Veggies. Step 4: Salt …
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WebStep 1: Clean, Slice, and Brine Radishes. Wash 2 pounds of radishes and trim the root ends just before using. Cut the radishes into ¼-inch slices. In a large nonmetal bowl, stir together 2½ cups water and 2 …
I do have one old gardening book of hers, out of which came a hand written recipe for relish. Prepare cucumbers and onions and cover with vinegar. Add sugar to taste. Pour into hot jars and cool. So that “recipe” was a no-go. We love dill relish for homemade tartar sauce, as well as on hot dogs.
Bring the water to a simmer. Heat jars for 10 minutes. This prevents the jars from cracking when you ladle hot relish into them. Fill Jars. When relish is ready, lift hot jars from the canning pot. Fill as directed. Heat Jars. Return jars to pot. Check that there is one to two inches of water covering the jars. Process Jars. Cover pot.
Remove from heat. Ladle hot relish into hot, sterilized pint canning jars, leaving1/2" headspace. Remove air bubbles and refill if necessary. Wiperims, and add hot lids and rings. Place the jars in the water bath makingsure that the water covers each of the jars by 1 to 2 inches.
The first part of this dill pickle recipe is done the day before you plan on canning. The pickles need to soak overnight in a brine, then the next day you will fill your jars and process. 2 Tbsp. whole mixed pickling spice ( I use a homemade recipe – click here.)