Sweet Spicy Pepper Relish

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sweet Spicy Pepper Relish.

1. Step 1

   Start by donning rubber or latex gloves to protect your hands, then carefully trim the tops off the chile peppers.

2. Step 2

   In a food processor, pulse the chile peppers, bell peppers, and onion in small batches until they are finely chopped, which should take about a minute for each batch.

3. Step 3

   Once chopped, transfer the vibrant mixture to a nonreactive 3-quart pot.

4. Step 4

   Next, stir in the sugar, apple cider vinegar, and pickling salt, then bring the concoction to a boil over medium heat.

5. Step 5

   As it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium and allow it to simmer, stirring frequently to prevent any scorching, especially as it thickens.

6. Step 6

   This process will take around 20 to 30 minutes.

7. Step 7

   When the mixture has reached your desired thickness, ladle the hot relish into wide-mouth ½-pint jars, ensuring to leave about ½ inch of headspace at the top.

8. Step 8

   To guarantee a proper seal, wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel.

9. Step 9

   Let the jars cool to room temperature for about an hour, then securely screw on the lids.

10. Step 10

    Your homemade relish can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months, ready to add a burst of flavor to your meals whenever you desire.

11. Step 11

    Enjoy the satisfaction of preserving your own delicious creations!.