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Ingredients

• ✓ canning salt
• zucchini
• onion
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• cornstarch
• celery seed
• nutmeg
• turmeric
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl; sprinkle salt on top. Use your hands to evenly mix salt with zucchini. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. 3 Drain zucchini in a colander and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water; set zucchini aside.
4. 4 Place sugar, vinegar, red and green bell pepper, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add celery seed, nutmeg, turmeric, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then add drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.
5. 5 Meanwhile, sterilize seven 1-pint jars and lids. Pack relish into sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Screw on the lids.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until the tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
7. 7 Remove jars from the pot and place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

By Gail

Ingredients

• ✓ canning salt
• water
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix water, salt, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and pepper together in a food-grade bucket or container large enough to hold a turkey.
2. 2 Place turkey in brine, making sure it is fully submerged.
3. 3 Cover and refrigerate. Brine 12 to 24 hours before smoking or roasting.

By SUDEMERS

Ingredients

• ✓ canning salt
• jar
• lid
• band
• cucumber
• onion
• vinegar
• sugar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• ginger
• peppercorn
• pickle crisp granules

Instructions

1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ canning salt
• water
• watermelon rind
• water
• cinnamon stick
• allspice
• clove
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• maraschino cherry
• lemon
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir canning salt into 1 gallon water in a large container until dissolved; add watermelon rind. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and let sit 12 hours. Drain and rinse completely.
3. 3 Combine drained watermelon rind and 1 gallon water in a stock pot. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rind is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour; drain and set aside.
4. 4 Put cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or spice bag. Combine vinegar, sugar, spice bag, maraschino cherries, and lemon slices in the stock pot; stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5 Add watermelon rind to the pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rind is transparent, about 5-10 minutes. Remove the spice bag and set aside.
6. 6 Sterilize 6 (1-pint) jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Put one whole clove into each jar. Break cinnamon sticks into pieces and put 1 piece into each jar.
7. 7 Pack the watermelon rind with the vinegar mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
8. 8 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By KERYNE

Ingredients

• ✓ canning salt
• cabbage

Instructions

1. 1 Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from firm mature cabbage heads. Cut heads into quarters and remove and discard cores, Cut cabbage into thin shreds about the thickness of a dime with a sharp knife, mandolin, or food processor.
2. 2 Transfer 5 pounds cabbage to a large bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons salt over top and mix thoroughly. Let stand until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Pack salted cabbage firmly and evenly into a large, clean pickling container. Use a wooden spoon, tapper, or your hands to press down firmly until juice comes to the surface.
4. 4 Repeat salting and packing of cabbage in 5-pound batches as directed in Step 2 until the container is filled to within 3 to 4 inches of the top. If juice does not cover cabbage, make and add brine (see Recipe Tip).
5. 5 Cover cabbage with cheesecloth and tuck the edges down against the inside of the container. Place a weighted bowl on the cheesecloth to submerge cabbage. Let sit in a 70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C) room for 3 to 6 weeks; remove and discard scum formation daily. The presence of gas bubbles indicates fermentation is taking place.
6. 6 When ready to can, inspect 36 pint-sized (or 18 quart-sized) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
7. 7 Transfer sauerkraut and brine to a very large pot. Heat mixture until simmering and 185 to 210 degrees F (85 to 99 degrees C); do not boil.
8. 8 Pack sauerkraut into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
9. 9 Working in batches, place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process pints for 15 minutes or quarts for 20 minutes.
10. 10 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By MARCIAMOLINA