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Dill Relish
Dill Relish is a classic condiment that adds bright, tangy flavor to everything from hot dogs to potato salad. This tested canning recipe makes a crisp, flavorful relish using fresh cucumbers, dill seed, and just a touch of sugar. It’s a great way to preserve a summer cucumber harvest in a form that’s useful all year long.
👥 112 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 30m⏳ Prep: 2h🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
- ●colander
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Finely chop cucumbers in a food processor and transfer to a large glass or stainless bowl. Sprinkle with canning salt and turmeric, add the water, and let stand for ⏱️ 2 hours at a cool room temperature or in the fridge.
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2
Drain thoroughly in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain again to remove excess salt and moisture.
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3
Prepare a water bath canner, jars, lids, and rings.
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4
In a large stainless saucepan, combine the drained cucumber mixture with onions, sugar, dill seeds, and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle boil for ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
dill seeds2 Tbsp
5
Ladle hot relish into prepared jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Add Pickle Crisp (if using).
Pickle Crisp (optional, ⅛ tsp per pint)
6
Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and apply 2-part canning lids to fingertip tight.
7
Process in a boiling water bath canner for ⏱️ 15 minutes (adjusting for altitude). Once the time has completed, turn off the heat and leave the jars in the canner for an additional ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a towel on the counter. Check seals before storing.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
9 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
507 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.004 g
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