Sunday, June 17, 2012

Sweet Pepper Relish


     We have been harvesting a lot of fresh veggies this past week.  I love eating fresh vegetables but when you have a big garden like we do, you couldn’t possibly eat them all before they go bad.  What to do?  We can them.  Fresh tomatoes are canned whole, stewed and diced or made into marinara sauce, spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, relish, or jam.  

       Bellpeppers are cut up and some are frozen and others are canned into relishes.  There are so many possibilities.  One thing we make and can every year is sweet pepper relish.  It tastes so good on summer hot dogs.  Here is my recipe for sweet pepper relish that we love.

Sweet Pepper Relish
3 green bell peppers                                       3 red bell peppers
3 yellow bell peppers                                      3 orange bell peppers
2 yellow onions                                               1 ½ c. apple cider vinegar
1 T. pickling salt                                             1 T. celery seed
1 ½ c. sugar                                                     2 T. minced garlic

    Wash the bell peppers and remove the seeds.  Dice the peppers and onions.  Put all ingredients into a large pot, stir well and let it come to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Let it boil for 27 minutes and then remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars.  Leave about ½” room at the top.  Wipe off rims well.  Seal the jars and process them for 15 minutes.  This will make about 7 half pint jars or 4 pint jars.  

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Doesn't this look so pretty as it cooks?!

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This relish goes so good on homemade hamburgers served on homemade hamburger buns!



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14 comments:

  1. It sounds delecious. I am going to have to try it :)

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  2. This looks great! I look forward to making it as soon as I pick some of our peppers! :-)

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  4. This looks amazing! Thank you for stopping by my blog! Yours is amazing!!!

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    1. Thank you Ashley. I am glad you are taking time off for yourself. Enjoy your break and refreshen your soul!
      Hugs,
      Melody

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  5. Looks and sounds delicious. I'm glad you're following Spiritual Sundays. I'm sure it will bless your life.
    Blessings,
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  6. This looks great. I love Peppers!
    Have a great day!
    Linda

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      MElody

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  8. Sounds wonderful! I'm a huge fan of sweet peppers. I was just thinking it would make a great gift as I scrolled down and saw you lovely gift package :-)

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    1. Thank you and it tastes so good on hot dogs especially and it is just pretty to look at too. ;-)

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