Relish’s can be made of so many different choices, and they are certianly for alot more then use on a hotdog or a burger, they can be served as sides to many meat dishes, on sandwhich’s mixed with mayo or even used to help make salad dressings.

This is a Sweet Zucchini Relish

• 2 cups of Vinegar (White or Apple Cider are great choices)
• 2 cups of Sugar, (White or Brown, your choice)
• 3 tbsp of Salt
• 2 tbsp of Freshly ground Black Pepper (use less if you don’t want a bit of heat with the sweet)
• 2 tbsp of Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
• 9 cups of finely chopped Zucchini(I use big ones an so skin them, if you using small, leave the skin on)
• 3 large onions-Peeled, and finely diced
• 2 Apples, Peeled and Finely Diced
• 3 large Green Tomato’s, Finely Diced.

Combine all the above into a large steel pot (if possable a large open canning roaster but a stock pot will do in a pinch), and bring to a boil and simmer for about 40 to 60 min until thick, the time will vary depending on if you are using small fresh zucchini or older firmer Zucchini. Follow normal process in regards to water bath canning, Makes 5 pints, hot water bath for 10 min under a 1000 feet and 15 for over.

Best if you let it mellow and blend flavors for at least six to eight weeks, but its good fresh, its just got more of a bite to it..