Comments on: Sweet Pickle Relish

By: Milisa

Milisa — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:16:37 +0000

In reply to Susan.

Hi Susan,
Great addition! Turmeric makes everything taste better!

~ Milisa

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:42:23 +0000

This is similar to our family recipe but we add 1.5 tsp of Tumeric. Your recipe is good

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:54:55 +0000

In reply to Lea Anne. I’m new to canning. If I have a genie that seals the jars do I still need to do the water bath. I don’t want to put them all in the fridge.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:57 +0000

In reply to Kim Sheppard.

Thank you for this amazing relish recipe! it does have a bit to much liquid, but that is easily remedied by draing off. it is my husbands absolute favorite relush, and i prefer it over any i have had!

By: Edie R.

Edie R. — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:04:03 +0000

In reply to Becki. I followed the recipe except I reduce the celery seed to one teaspoon and I did NOT process it in my canner. I use the old fashioned method and it works for me. Boil lids at least 5 min. Fill jars to 1/4 inch head space. Wipe rim with clean damp cloth. put hot lid on. Screw on and tighten the ring with your hand. Invert jar. Fill next jar and flip the first one upright and invert second jar. Repeat until finished. I seldom have a jar that doesn't seal. If one doesn't, I stick it in the frig to use first. I had about 7 cups of ground cucumbers and the liquid was perfect. The relish is crisper too. I also use this method for jams or jellies and bread and butter pickles. Just make sure the product has simmered for 5 to ten minutes so it is boiling hot.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:38:15 +0000

In reply to Mary. I read the article with the link she provided and it stated sugar is not the preservative. you can in fact use Splenda if desired for taste. sugar affects the firmness of the fruits and vegetables in canning. and possibly shelf life in some products. it also suggested adding 5 To 10 minutes to the water bath time if committing or cutting back on the sugar.

By: Milisa

Milisa — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:36:21 +0000

In reply to Kay Howington.

Hi Kay,
So glad it worked for you and thanks for stopping by with a comment and 5 star rating!

~ Milisa

By: Kay Howington

Kay Howington — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:10:57 +0000

This recipe turned out perfectly! I think people may be failing to squeeze all of the water out after rinsing the salt off. You really have to remove as much liquid as you possibly can. Perfect for slaw, potato salad and deviled eggs! Yummy!

By: Milisa

Milisa — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:18:32 +0000

In reply to Bill McMullen.

Hi Bill,
So glad it worked out for you. Thank you for the 5 star rating and your results with the changes.

~ Milisa

By: Bill McMullen

Bill McMullen — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:30:26 +0000

Just made this a read some of the comments prior. I reduced the sugar to two cups and squeezed the vegetable mixture a great deal. My yield was 8 1/2 pints and the taste is not too sweet and will pair well in any recipe or on a hot dog etc. thanks so much! Also used one red and one green pepper for color.