Hot Pepper Relish
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Turn up the flavor with this spicy hot pepper relish! A delicious condiment perfect for drizzling over pork, chicken, fish, or even burgers, it brings the perfect balance of sweet and heat to your plate. Made with fresh onions and jalapeños, with a touch of sugar and vinegar for that signature kick, this relish is a fantastic way to use up all those extra veggies from your garden. Plus, you can easily make it sugar-free by substituting with your favorite sugar alternative.
If you’ve never experienced the deliciousness of hot pepper relish, you’re in for a real treat! This fantastic blend of jalapeño peppers, onions, and just the right touch of sugar is truly amazing.
Making it is easier than you might think! The only challenging part is patiently letting it simmer and thicken on low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes while stirring occasionally. But trust me, the end result is totally worth it!
This relish can elevate your favorite dishes, adding a delightful kick that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re topping a burger, mixing it into a dip, or simply enjoying it with chips, this homemade hot pepper relish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- Hot peppers: Use a mix of green jalapenos, red jalapenos, and serrano peppers.
- Onions: We like to use yellow onions, but white onions will also work.
- Salt
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar: Granulated sugar works best, but you can use a sugar substitute.
- Yellow mustard seeds.
Step by Step Directions
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- Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the liquid is reduced and the mixture is thick.
- Cool completely and use as your new favorite condiment.
Tips For Success
- Make it spicier by adding more serranos than jalapeños.
- You can substitute shallots or white onion for the yellow onion.
- Using different kinds of vinegar will give you a variety of flavors.
- Feel free to halve or double the recipe if you need more or less relish.
- Keep the relish stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Hot Pepper Relish
Ingredients
- 1 pound of hot peppers, such as red and green jalapeños or serranos, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped
- ½ pound yellow onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large saucepan and cook over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is reduced and absorbed into the mixture.
- Add to a jar and allow to cool to room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
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