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pepper and onion relish

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pam Ellingson
@wmnofoz
Wichita, KS

I grew tons of sweet yellow wax peppers and onions this summer and didn't want them to go to waste, so I found this recipe. I love this kind of "condiment" to add to the table for a flavor zing when serving "Plain" meats like baked chicken or pork chops. It also shows up on our Holiday dinner tables with the more common relishes like Pickles and olives. This one is from the Ball canning book with my own tweaks. Sharp, Sweet and Savory, as well as Succulent.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For pepper and onion relish

  • 4 qt
    chopped mixed sweet peppers (i used yellow wax, red, yellow, green and orange bell peppers)
  • 3 or 4 md
    onions, chopped
  • 4 Tbsp
    mixed pickling spice
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 4 tsp
    canning salt
  • 3 1/2 c
    white vinegar
  • 2
    hot red chilie peppers, finely chopped (optional)
  • I SAVED ABOUT 1 1/2 PINTS OUT AND ADDED CHOPPED RED JALAPENO FOR MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE NO TASTEBUDS. LOL

How To Make pepper and onion relish

  • 1
    Wash, seed, devein and chop peppers and onions, and place them in a large bowl. (This may be done in a food processor by pulsing until chopped. 3/8" dice or so. I prefer the look of hand chopped) Cover with Boiling water and let stand 5 minutes. Drain, Cover again with boiling water and let stand 10 minutes. Drain and reserve til needed.
  • 2
    Tie Spices in several layers of cheesecloth or place in a metal spice infuser (Like a large mesh teaball). Combine spice bag, sugar, vinegar and salt in a large saucepot or Dutch oven and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Add drained vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag and bring vinegar mixture to a boil.
  • 4
    Pack relish into jars leaving 1/2" headspace. wipe rims, place two piece lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. (adjust time for your altitude) Remove jars to kitchen towel lined counter out of any breezes and cover until sealed.
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