make sure your chopped vegetables are cut to your liking--I don't mind a bit bigger chop in relish, if you like it finely chopped go for it

layer in a 1/4 of your chopped vegetables sprinkle with a bit of the salt

use the handle of the wooden spoon and pound the vegetables for about a minute

repeat until the vegetables are all in the jar

the vegetables should all be at least one inch from the top of the jar, probably more, and starting to get juicy

cover tightly and cover with a towel and put away

check it after 2-3 days and make sure the juice is covering the top of the vegetables

if it is not you can mix up a small bit of salt water 1 teaspoon to a cup of water and pour over the vegetables

replace the lid and cover and keep on the counter for a total of one week

opening at least once more to 'burp' the jar

then put in the fridge and use as desired as a condiment to meats, on hot stew or a hamburger