Best 9 Summer Refrigerator Relish Recipes

SUMMER REFRIGERATOR RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Spoon into 1-quart jar and 1-pint jar.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours but no longer than 2 weeks.

SUMMER SQUASH REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, salt and garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, divide spices and optional dill sprigs between 2 pint jars or use 1 quart jar. Pack sliced zucchini into the jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space below the rim of the jar.
• Use hot, sterilized jars. If using pint jars, divide garlic that is in the vinegar mixture between the 2 jars. Pour in the hot vinegar mixture, leaving 1/2 inch below the rim of the jar. Push the squash down into the liquid to cover completely. Seal the jars and leave to cool, then refrigerate for up to 2 months. For best results, don't open for 2 days.

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.

END-OF-SUMMER RELISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, cover and process the vegetables in batches until finely chopped. Drain vegetables and discard liquid., In a stockpot, bring vinegar, sugar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed to a boil. Add vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with sausage or other meat.

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.

HOMEMADE PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Toss cucumber and onion with 3/4 teaspoon salt in a sieve set over a bowl and drain 3 hours. Discard liquid from bowl. Wrap cucumber and onion in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then boil until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cucumber-onion mixture and simmer, stirring, 2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture, then stir into relish. Simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer relish to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, about 1 1/2 hours.

REFRIGERATOR CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add corn. Boil 3 minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water. When corn is cool enough to handle, pat dry and cut kernels from cobs. Set aside.
• In a medium-size, heavy pot combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, celery seeds and salt and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved and add onion. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add peppers, garlic and chile and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in corn and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and pack into hot sterilized pint jars. Seal and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

ON-SALE REFRIGERATOR RELISH

Steps:

• Split, de seed the Cucumbers, cut up the Onion and drop them in the food processor to chop.
• Put the result in a container with 2 1/2 Tbs of kosher salt in the fridge overnight.
• Next mornin rinse and drain let them sit in the colander a half hour or so.
• Split, de seed and put the peppers in the food processor to chop.
• Drain without rinsing.
• In a NONreactive pan put the Vinegar, Sugar, spices bring to a boil stirring constantly tll the Sugar is disolved.
• Add the Peppers, Cucumber, and Onion, turn the fire down and simmer for about 12 min stirring occasionally.
• At about 10 min, take a bit in a spoon and set it in your freezer to cool fast, shouldn't take but a min.
• Check it for salt cold.
• It tastes different from hot.
• you're happy, ladle it hot into jars,you'll have a bit over a quart to work with.
• If you want to seal and hot water process, you can put them in the pantry.
• Or just cap a quart in the back of the fridge.

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.