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    Home » Farm To Table » Sweet Pepper Relish

    Sweet Pepper Relish

    Posted on October 3, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    Sweet Pepper Relish is a delicious condiment and a great use for all of your bell peppers at the end of the season! Sweet Pepper relish is easy to can!

    sweet pepper relish on a hot dog in a bun
    Sweet Pepper Relish

    This Sweet Pepper Relish is a companion article for my Hot Pepper Relish. This recipe is a perfect alternative for those who do not like spicy food.

    What you need peppers

    • sweet peppers – use green, yellow, orange or red bell peppers, banana peppers and the like.
    • hot peppers – use jalapeno, habanero or any other you have on hand.
    • vinegar
    • sugar
    • turmeric
    • dry mustard
    • black pepper
    • celery seed

    How to make it

    1. Wash peppers. Halve them and remove most of the seeds and ribs. Wear latex or rubber gloves for the hot peppers. Very important! If you don’t, you will have to wash your hands 100 times to get all of the pepper oils off your hands! Don’t touch eyes or any mucus membrane! Halve them and remove most of the seeds and ribs. You can technically leave them in if you want the heat level nuclear!
    2. Chop up all of the peppers into small pieces. I use the food processor and just pulsed until they were the size I wanted. Don’t go too fine or they will turn into mush.
    3. Peel and chop up the onions fine. I use the food processor and just pulsed until they were the size I wanted.
    4. Add the vinegar, spices, salt and sugar.
    5. Mix and bring the mixture to a boil.
    6. Then reduce heat medium-high or medium heat and simmer for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to remove any excess water.
    7. Pack in pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace.
    8. Wipe rims of jars with damp paper towel. Remove any air bubbles.
    9. Apply lid.
    10. Screw on band fingertip tight. Place the jars in a water bath canner.
    11. Process for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. (see recipe below for altitude adjustment)

    How to use it

    • hotdogs
    • hamburgers
    • sandwiches
    • Use it on eggs for breakfast.
    • Add it to mayonnaise or ketchup for a different, new condiment.
    • Serve it on top of crackers and cream cheese for a different appetizer or mix the cream cheese with a couple tablespoon of relish for a fun dip for crackers or chips.
    • Add it to soups or chili for a pop of flavor.
    • Glaze pork or chicken.
    • Give it as holiday or hostess gifts.
    sweet pepper relish piled on weiner

    Don’t forget to check out the Nuclear Jalapeño Pepper Relish too!

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    Pepper relish slathered on a hot dog in a roll.

    Sweet Pepper Relish

    Sweet Pepper Relish is a perfect way to preserve all of the bell peppers you have in the garden! Perfect condiment for hot dogs, burgers, dressings and more!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Canning time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 128 tablespoons
    Calories: 13kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $5

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups sweet peppers, bells, bananas, etc. chopped fine in food processor
    • 3 jalapeños or other hot pepper, habanero, serrano, etc. chopped fine in food processor
    • 2 cups onion, chopped fine in food processor
    • 1.5 cups cider vinegar
    • 1.5 cups Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • 1.5 teaspoon celery seed

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until thickened, the consistency of pickle relish.
    • Process in hot jars for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. For the method for canning, see this recipe
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    Notes

    Makes 4 pints.
    Relish is shelf stable at least 1 year.
    If you prefer spicy foods, try my popular Hot Pepper Relish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mimi

      September 14, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I made this last week and canned 4 pints. Son-in-law approved! Making another batch this week…been married nearly 45 years and didn’t know my hubby loves pepper relish!! Who knew!!?? Great way to use up those never ending end of the garden peppers!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 15, 2021 at 10:54 am

        I’m so glad that you all liked it! Thanks for letting me know Mimi!

        Reply
    2. Becky

      August 12, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      Is the six cups of peppers before or after chopping. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        August 13, 2020 at 10:38 am

        Measure after you chop them. Thanks for trying the recipe, Becky. Let me know how you like it!

        Reply
    3. Pattie

      September 28, 2019 at 1:44 pm

      I notice there’s no salt in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 29, 2019 at 11:44 am

        There is no salt in this recipe, it is vinegar brined. Thanks for checking out the recipe!

        Reply
        • Amy

          August 17, 2022 at 5:41 pm

          This is an excellent recipe! But I found that just a teaspoon of salt really enhances the flavor, if you’re not on a low-sodium diet. I have relatives who simply can’t do capsicum spice, too, so I just make sure I’ve got some nice sweet red bells in the mix and leave the hot peppers out. Mix with ricotta and a little garlic, and this becomes a tasty “bruschetta” schmear.

          Reply
          • Beth Neels

            August 18, 2022 at 1:03 pm

            Sounds good. I don’t use too much salt but that is good to know.

            Reply
    4. sue

      September 15, 2019 at 5:58 pm

      hello , the recipes for relish sound delish. but im wondering when recipe says process does that mean in hot water bath or pressure process ?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 17, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Sue! I process this is hot water bath! I’ll be sure to update the recipe! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Karen

      September 11, 2019 at 10:06 pm

      Have you ever used frozen peppers for your relish? I’ve got enough peppers but not enough time. I was thinking if I ran them thru the food processor and froze them I could just make it later.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 12, 2019 at 9:59 am

        I haven’t tried that Karen. I have a feeling it would get really soggy. But I’m not totally sure. If you cold pack them, they really don’t take that much time. It’s all hands off time. If you try it, let me know how they turn out. I have a serious glut of peppers at the moment, as well!

        Reply
      • Amy

        August 17, 2022 at 5:50 pm

        I would suggest freezing the peppers either whole or cut in half and cored/de-seeded. (I prefer the latter, if I have time, it gets seeds out more easily). As long as they’re going to be cooked, you can thaw and drain them before processing. I do the same with “too many” tomatoes – freeze them whole, then thaw, drain, and run through a canning funnel before processing into pasta sauce.

        Reply
        • Beth Neels

          August 18, 2022 at 1:05 pm

          I often do that as well.

          Reply
    6. Nick

      September 05, 2019 at 9:49 am

      If using proper canning technique, why do you say this only has 1 year shelf life?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 05, 2019 at 10:43 am

        I honestly keep mine for longer, but the current recommendations are that water bath canned foods are best used within one year. Thanks for bringing that up, Nick!

        Reply
    7. Ann

      September 01, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Do you think using Splenda instead of sugar will be acceptable?

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        September 02, 2019 at 12:55 pm

        I haven’t tried that Ann but I do not see how it would not work! It will not change the texture at all. I would say give it a try!

        Reply
    8. Joanne

      November 05, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      I just picked the very last of my peppers because it is supposed to freeze this week. I have been looking for a different recipe, and I think I have found it! This sounds so good! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        November 05, 2018 at 2:56 pm

        Thank you Joanne! I’m glad you like the recipe! let me know how it goes!

        Reply

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