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Dixie Relish

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Homestyle Cooking"






List of Ingredients



• 4 cups chopped cabbage
  
• 2 cups chopped onion
  
• 2 cups chopped green bell pepper
  
• 2 cups chopped red bell pepper
  
• 1/2 cup salt
  
• 2 quarts water
  
• 1 quart cider vinegar (5% acidity)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 Tbsp mustard seeds
  
• 2 Tbsp celery seeds
  
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  






Instructions



1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large non-metal container; toss well. Sprinkle with salt. Add 2 quarts water; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain well. Rinse with cold water, and drain again.
   
   
2. Place vegetables in a large Dutch oven; add vinegar and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. Spoon relish quickly into hot jars, filling to 1/2-inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 15 minutes. Store in refrigerator after opening.
   
   Makes 9 half-pints.