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Yellow Summer Squash Relish

Cultural Context

Yellow summer squash relish is a quintessential American condiment, especially popular in summer when squash is in abundance. This relish is often served alongside grilled meats or as a topping for sandwiches, highlighting the freshness of garden vegetables. With its vibrant flavors and crunchy texture, it embodies the spirit of summer gatherings and potlucks, making it a beloved staple in many households across the United States. Today, variations can be found in different regions, incorporating local spices and herbs to create unique twists on this classic dish.

AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
8 cups yellow summer squash
4 medium onions
1 cup green bell pepper
1 cup red bell pepper
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon celery seeds
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Distilled vinegar is often less expensive and has a similar acidity.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

1

Chop 4 medium onions into rings and then dice them.

2

Chop 1 cup of green bell pepper and 1 cup of red bell pepper, noting that the red is just a riper version of the green for color.

3

Place 8 cups of yellow summer squash in a large bowl.

4

Add the chopped onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the bowl with the squash.

5

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of salt over the vegetable mixture and let it sit for 1 hour to draw out moisture.

6

After 1 hour, mix together 2 1/4 cups of sugar, 1 1/2 cups of white vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and 3/4 teaspoon of celery seeds in a separate bowl.

7

Combine the drained vegetable mixture with the sugar and vinegar mixture, stirring well to combine.

8

Transfer the mixture to sterilized jars and seal tightly.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggratingboilingcanning

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting boardjars

Spice Level:

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Allergens

mustard

Also Known As

Squash PickleSummer Squash Relish

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