Zucchini Relish

10 C. Coarsely chopped zucchini (I use the coarse blade on my meat grinder)

3 green peppers

2 red peppers

3 large onions

1 C. chopped celery

5 T. salt

2 1/2 C. white vinegar

4 C. sugar

1 t. nutmeg

1 T. mustard seeds

1 t. turmeric

1 T. celery seeds

1/2 t. black pepper

2 T. cornstarch

Grind together the zucchini, peppers, onions & celery. Sprinkle with the salt; Mix well. Let stand overnight. Drain the vegetables & rinse thoroughly with cold water & drain again. Place in a large pot; stir in vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, mustard seeds, turmeric, celery seeds, pepper & cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat & simmer for 20 minutes. Ladle into hot sterilized pint jars. Process in water bath for 5 minutes. Makes 6-8 pints