Thekitchenman Cucumber Relish/ Ball Park Franks!

When I get to feed an up and coming ball club. We have a great number of baseball parks here in South Surrey BC. I like watching the little slugger’s try and hit that ball clear out of the park. After a hard hitting and running to home plate has my team ready to chow down on some Grape Kool-Ade and a platter full of steamed All Beef Nathan’s Ball Park Franks.

I make this awesome relish that goes with these most delectable tube steaks.

Here it is: When hand washing, you will be able to detect any bruising or impurities.

I have lectured to my staff and friends that the end result of a recipe only turns out delicious if you start with great tasting veggies, fresh dried herbs, spices and full strength vinegars.

CUCUMBER RELISH

6 to 8 cucumbers

3 onions

4 ribs of celery

1 green pepper 1 red pepper

4 apples

2 cups cauliflower flowerets

2 Tbsp pickling salt

3 cups vinegar

3 cups sugar

2 Tbsp pickling salt

1 tsp mustard seed

1 tsp celery seed

1 tsp turmeric

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Chop the first 7 ingredients by knife, hand grinder or food processor into small bite size pieces.

Put all vegetables in large stainless steel pot.

Next add the remaining ingredients and bring to boil stirring to mix. Boil for 4 minutes.

Mix cornstarch in a ¼ cup of water and add to the mixture and continue to mix and boil another minute.

Place in sterile jars in a boiling hot water bath and seal tight.

Store in a cool area.

Refrigerate after opening.

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