Best 10 Peppered Squash Relish Recipes

SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add squash, jalapeño peppers, onions, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and drain. Rinse with cool water then drain once more. Using paper towels, remove all the liquid possible from the squash. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes on several layers of paper towels so the moisture can be released.
• In a large pot, add sugar, vinegar, turmeric, mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, cayenne, along with the drained vegetables, and bring mixture to a boil while gently stirring. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and allow it simmer for about 20 minutes.
• Gently ladle mixture into 6 pint-sized jars. Leave 1/2 inch headspace, wipe the rim clean, place the hot lids on top of the jar and loosely screw on the band.
• Process using the boiling-water method for canning for 15 minutes. Remove to a cloth or paper towels and allow to come to room temperature.
• If you have any extra relish, store in refrigerator and use within a week or two.

YELLOW SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Shred squash, onions, and both peppers into a large mixing bowl.
• 2. Add all salt and enough water to cover. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour.
• 3. Drain-strain and rinse quickly under cold water. Drain well.
• 4. In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
• 5. Let stand 3 minutes, add vegetables and stir.
• 6. Return to boil - reduce heat to low and simmer 4-5 minutes.
• 7. Allow to cool; can or refrigerate as desired.

PICKLED SQUASH

Steps:

• In a large non-aluminum pot, combine the squash, bell pepper, and onions. Cover with salt, and let stand for 2 hours to release the liquids. Stir occasionally.
• Just before the 2 hours are up, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Drain the salty liquid from the vegetables. Pour the spice brine over the vegetables, and let stand for 2 more hours.
• Bring to a boil once again, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Ladle into 1 pint sterile jars, filling with the liquid to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean towel, and run a thin spatula around the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles. Seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath to seal completely.

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine squash, onions, green pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, vinegar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add squash mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 6 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• Place the squash, onion, and red and green bell peppers into a large bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine, and allow the vegetables to drain for 1 hour. Discard juice.
• Place the sugar, vinegar, celery seeds, and mustard seeds into a large pot, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in the squash mixture, and return to a boil. Cook the mixture until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the squash relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes, or the time recommended for your area.
• Remove the jars from the pot, and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in the refrigerator.

PEPPER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers in butter for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, summer squash and carrot; saute 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

PEPPER STEAK WITH SQUASH

Steps:

• Mix broth and soy sauce with cornstarch until smooth. Set aside., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; stir-fry until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil. Stir-fry peppers about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Add snow peas, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Serve with hot cooked rice.

HOT SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare vegetables.
• Combine peppers, celery, and onion with vinegar, salt, sugar, celery seed, and 3 hot peppers.
• Boil 5 minutes.
• Stir in squash, powdered mustard, and turmeric.
• Return to boiling and boil 5 minutes.
• Spoon into sterilized jars and adjust lids.
• Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

PEPPERED SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain vegetable mixture. Rinse in cold water and drain again.
• Place vegetables in a Dutch oven. Add the sugars, vinegat, celery seed, tumeric, mustard and alum.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-29 minutes or until liquid is clear.
• Remove from heat; cool.
• Spoon into containers. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

SQUASH RELISH

Steps:

• 1. chop squash with food chopper. Add salt to squash and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse in cold water. Add onions, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed, mustard, pepper, red and green bell pepper to squash and boil for 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and boil for 10 minutes. Stir often to prevent sticking. Put in jars and seal. (use more cornstarch if desired to thicken relish)Makes 12 to 14 pints.