This vibrant Hot Pepper Relish offers a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment for a variety of dishes. The combination of finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers creates a colorful base, while the addition of onions adds depth and sweetness as they cook down. Cider vinegar provides a sharp tanginess that cuts through rich foods, enhancing the overall taste profile. With just a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this relish is versatile enough to complement everything from hot dogs to roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a homemade condiment that brings a touch of artisanal quality to your kitchen. Store it in the fridge for up to a month and enjoy its fresh, punchy taste whenever you need a flavor boost.
Hot Pepper Relish
Description
This vibrant Hot Pepper Relish offers a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment for a variety of dishes. The combination of finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers creates a colorful base, while the addition of onions adds depth and sweetness as they cook down. Cider vinegar provides a sharp tanginess that cuts through rich foods, enhancing the overall taste profile. With just a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this relish is versatile enough to complement everything from hot dogs to roasted vegetables. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it&# 226;ÂÂs a homemade condiment that brings a touch of artisanal quality to your kitchen. Store it in the fridge for up to a month and enjoy its fresh, punchy taste whenever you need a flavor boost.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy saucepan, combine the chopped red and yellow bell peppers, onions, cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to approximately 3 cups and thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat and allow the relish to cool completely before transferring it to clean jars.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 55.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 12.6g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
- Sugars 7.6g
- Protein 1.8g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Keep the relish covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Ingredient Substitutions: You can adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your preferred level of spiciness.
Tips: For a smoother texture, you can blend the relish briefly after cooking, though a chunky consistency is traditional.
Variations: Add other vegetables like jalapeños or celery for different flavor profiles.
