Chile Sweet Pickle Relish

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 large pickling cucumbers, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 chile peppers, diced
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups apple vinegar
• 6 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 15 mins


• combine cucumbers, onion, red bell pepper, and chile peppers in a large pot; add salt and toss to coat. cover pot with a lid and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• mix sugar and vinegar into cucumber mixture and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until relish is tender, about 45 minutes.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). label and date the jars and store in a cool, dark area.