RCI-SC.007.0237.001
Pepper Onion Relish
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Lynch Estate in Garland, Texas in 1994.
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 8 large
- sweet red peppers chopped5 unit
- 5 unit
- 1 cup
- 1 quart
- 4 teaspoons
Method
1
Chop the white onions and sweet red peppers into small, uniform pieces, approximately ΒΌ inch, and set aside.
2
Chop the green peppers into small, uniform pieces matching the size of the other vegetables, and combine with the onions and red peppers in a large bowl.
3
Transfer the combined vegetables to a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
4
Add the white vinegar, sugar, and salt to the pot and stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
2 minutes
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
5 minutes
6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the mixture has thickened slightly, approximately 40 minutes.
40 minutes
7
Test the relish for doneness by checking that the vegetables are soft and the syrup has slightly reduced and coats the back of a spoon.
8
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars for storage or serving dishes as desired.