I wouldn't. But ultimately it is your choice and since its a relish and it will have lots of added acid and all be cooked well before filling the jars...maybe it would be ok. But that is too big a maybe for my comfort.

Dave

You're right, Dave. I don't knowingly take chances so the cukes became pig food. I use the relish pretty much with egg salad, tuna salad and potato salad so don't want to have any chance of contamination with those already high risk items. I was just tired and frustrated! Lori