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#200 The Case of Cucumber Relish

T hese relish-loaded hot dogs are made with very authentic tasting Lightlife Smart Dogs veggie wieners. 8 cucumbers, seeds scraped out, cut into 1/4" dice 1 medium onion, chopped slightly smaller than the cucumbers 2 red peppers, chopped slightly smaller than the cucumbers 1/2   jalapeño , minced 1 tablespoon salt 2 cups vinegar 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 pinches chilli pepper flakes In a very large bowl, add the cucumber, onion, red pepper an d  jalapeño . Stir in the salt. Transfer to a large colander and set over the bowl to drain overnight in the fridge (at least 8 hours). Dump the collected liquid, stir the vegetables, then drain for another 2 hours. Dump the collected liquid. Wash 1 or 2-cup canning jars and lids in hot, soapy water and dry. Place the jars, upright, in a cold oven and heat to 225ºF. Leave for 30 min. Boil the lids and a knife for 5 min. i