This recipe was clipped from a magazine that was published in 1958. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy.

Vintage Recipe For Hot Dog Relish - CanningHot Dog Relish

Spoon this over hamburgers, and be prepared to share the recipe

3 carrots, pared
3 sweet red peppers, cored and seeded
2 qts. cucumbers
2 qts. green tomatoes, peeled
2 qts. onions, pared
1/2 c. salt
1 1/2 lbs. sugar
1 1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tblsp. mixed pickling spices

  • Chop or grind vegetables; place in bowl. Sprinkle with salt and allow to stand overnight.
  • Drain; add sugar, vinegar and cayenne pepper. Add spices (tied loosely in cheesecloth bag).
  • Simmer 45 minutes. Pour at once into hot sterilized jars; seal. Makes about 6 pints.

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One Response to Homemade Hot Dog Relish Recipe

Brenda Phillips
Published 14 August, 2021 in 10:05 am

I remember my mom making a similar recipe but called it “Frankfurter Relish.” Used red tomatoes, no peppers & no soaking overnight. I’m going to tweek this recipe to omit all peppers & see what happens as it is the closest thing I can find.

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