Homemade cucumber and carrot relish

Name: Homemade cucumber and carrot relish
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 1 litre
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 L) small cucumbers (Lebanese, garden or pickling), grated or chopped; 2 cups (500 ml) onions, chopped; ½ cup (125 ml) carrot, grated; 3 tbsp (45 ml) coarse salt; ¾ cup (180 ml) white sugar; 2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; ¾ tsp (4 ml) turmeric; ¾ tsp (4 ml) nutmeg; ¾ tsp (4 ml) dry mustard; ¾ tsp (4 ml) celery salt; ½ tsp (2 ml) ground coriander; ¼ tsp (1 ml) pepper

Preparation 30 min
Refrigeration 2 h
Cooking 25 min
Servings 1 litre
Freezing I do not suggest

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Vegetables

6 cups (1.5 L) small cucumbers (Lebanese, garden or pickling), grated or chopped
2 cups (500 ml) onions, chopped
½ cup (125 ml) carrot, grated
3 tbsp (45 ml) coarse salt

Brine

¾ cup (180 ml) white sugar
2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
¾ tsp (4 ml) turmeric
¾ tsp (4 ml) nutmeg
¾ tsp (4 ml) dry mustard
¾ tsp (4 ml) celery salt
½ tsp (2 ml) ground coriander
¼ tsp (1 ml) pepper

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Preparation

Chop the cucumbers and onions in a food processor, in three small batches rather than all at once, pulsing in short bursts. Aim for pieces slightly larger than a pea. Grate the carrot.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions and carrot with the coarse salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the vegetables to release their water.
Rinse the mixture thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer, then drain it in a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel, wringing very tightly to remove as much water as possible.
Transfer the vegetables to a large saucepan, add the sugar, vinegar, salt, turmeric, nutmeg, dry mustard, celery salt, coriander and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 25 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. The mixture should bubble the whole time.
The relish is ready when it has reduced nicely while still remaining slightly liquid. Pour into airtight jars, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.