Lemon gives this relish of ripe, sweet peppers a fruity taste.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red peppers
  • 2 c. chopped onions
  • 2 c. white vinegar
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 4 tsp. salt
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 tsp. whole allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Directions

Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Cover peppers with boiling water; let stand 5 minutes; drain. Repeat; drain well. Then put them through coarse blade of food chopper. Should measure about 4 c.
Combine all ingredients (tie spices in a cloth bag). Boil 30 minutes. Let stand overnight. Bring to boil; simmer 10 minutes. Pour at once into hot pint jars; adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (212 degrees) 10 minutes. Remove jars and complete seals unless closures are self-sealing type.


Makes about 3 pints

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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Farm Journal's Country Cookbook
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Red Pepper Relish