Old Fashioned Hamburger Relish

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This is an excellent relish! Found this somewhere out on the web and it truly is yummy on hamburgers.

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Steps

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In a large enamel or stainless steel bowl , mix the cucumbers , onion , peppers , celery , salt , turmeric and water.

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Let stand for 12 hours or overnight , then drain in a strainer , lightly pressing out any excess liquid.

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Set aside.

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Tie up cinnamon , cloves and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth.

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In a large , heavy , enamel or stainless steel saucepan , bring the spices and vinegar to a boil over moderate heat.

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Reduce the heat to low and simmer , uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Add the tomatoes , increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil , then reduce the heat to low and simmer , partially covered until the tomatoes resemble a puree- about 30 minutes.

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Add the sugar and mustard seeds , cover and let stand overnight at room temperature.

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Add the drained vegetables to the tomato mixture and bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

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Then reduce the heat to low and simmer , uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated- 25 to 30 minutes.

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Remove the spice bag.

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Ladle into .

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Ingredients

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cucumbers, yellow onion, green pepper, red peppers, celery, kosher salt, turmeric, cold water, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, ground allspice, cider vinegar, tomatoes, sugar, mustard seeds