Hot-And-Sweet Freezer Pickle Relish

Hot-And-Sweet Freezer Pickle Relish
3.3 (8 ratings)
Not only will this chunky relish take hot dogs to a new level, it’s also tasty spooned over grilled chicken, fish, and pork. Click here to see How to Make Pickle Relish at Home. 
Servings
24
Ingredients
  • 3 1/2 cup diced pickling cucumbers
  • 1 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar (5 percent acidity)
Directions
  1. Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large glass or nonmetallic bowl.
  2. Combine sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a medium stainless steel saucepan and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring often. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour vinegar mixture over the cucumber mixture. Cover and chill 48 hours.
  3. Drain mixture, reserving liquid. Pack mixture into clean (½-pint) canning jars or other freezer containers, leaving ¾-inch headspace. Pour liquid over cucumber mixture, leaving ½ -inch headspace. Seal, label and freeze upright. Store in freezer up to 6 months. Thaw completely (about 1 day) in refrigerator before using. Refrigerate after thawing and use within 1 week.