Description
Tangy Pepper Onion Relish is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that brings a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess to your meals. This homemade relish features a colorful medley of fresh bell peppers and onions, pickled in a zesty vinegar blend that enhances everything from sandwiches to burgers and hot dogs. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make relish not only adds a burst of flavor but also elevates your dishes with its eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers and onions.
- In a medium saucepan, mix both vinegars with the sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium until boiling gently and sugar dissolves.
- Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the bowl and stir well to coat.
- Allow the relish to cool to room temperature before transferring it to clean jars with tight-fitting lids.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating garlic or other spices to suit your taste. This relish can be canned using proper procedures for long-term storage.