Sweet and Spicy Garden Relish/ Chow-Chow

Ingredients

• 1 habanero, minced
• 8 cups grated zucchini (or yellow squash)
• 3 large onions, grated
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 4 large bell peppers (red and green)
• 1/2 cup salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3 cups vinegar
• 2 tablespoons pickling spices

Directions

1. 1

   Grate all the vegetables equalling 4 quarts, in a food processor then place in a large container. Add salt, cover with water and allow to stand for 1 hour.

2. 2

   While the vegetables are soaking, in a large pot, add the sugar, vinegar and pickling spice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse the vegetables well squeezing out all liquid; add to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Stir frequently.

4. 4

   Pour the relish into hot, sterilized pint jars, cover, process 15 minutes in a boiling bath.