There are several types of relishes that you can make that might be a Godsend if you find yourself stuck in a bomb shelter without a vegetable in sight. Small jars can also be put in a “bug out” pack to subsist on.
An easy healthy relish to make is carrot relish which is full of Vitamin A and healthy fiber.
Carrot Relish
8 carrots
2 medium sized heads cabbage
8 small onions
8 sweet red and green peppers
½ cup canning salt (scant)
Grind the vegetables in food chopper. Put in a large bowl or crock, add salt and let stand 2 hours. Drain and wash off salt, adding a cup of water to do it. Mix:
6 scant cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Add to drained vegetables. Put in sterilized jars and seal. Requires no cooking and keeps well.
Cucumbers are a cooling soothing vegetable, full of vitamins and known to relieve stress.
Cucumber Relish
8 carrots
2 medium sized heads cabbage
8 small onions
8 sweet red and green peppers
½ cup canning salt (scant)
Grind the vegetables in food chopper. Put in a large bowl or crock, add salt and let stand 2 hours. Drain and wash off salt, adding a cup of water to do it. Mix:
6 scant cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Add to drained vegetables. Put in sterilized jars and seal. Requires no cooking and keeps well.
Sweet relish is another type of relish that keeps very well and is good for the immune system.
Sweet Relish Recipe
8 carrots
2 medium sized heads cabbage
8 small onions
8 sweet red and green peppers
½ cup canning salt (scant)
Grind the vegetables in food chopper. Put in a large bowl or crock, add salt and let stand 2 hours. Drain and wash off salt, adding a cup of water to do it. Mix:
6 scant cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Add to drained vegetables. Put in sterilized jars and seal. Requires no cooking and keeps well.
Don’t forget too that these type s of relishes can be used in all kinds of ways including as a dressing for salad or as a way of flavouring soups or stews. They can also be brewed to make a broth to help nourish someone who may not be feeling well.