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Hot Pepper Relish

Hot Pepper Relish is a great way to preserve all of the peppers you have at the end of the season! Pepper relish is super easy to can and shelf stable!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 128 tablespoons
Calories: 12 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5.5 cups peppers, stems removed, chopped fine in food processor use jalapeno, serrano, habanero, Hungarian wax, or any other hot pepper you have access to.
  • 2 cups onion, chopped fine in food processor
  • 1.5 cups cider vinegar
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1.5 tsp celery seed

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Here is the Sweet Pepper Relish recipe. If you are making hot Pepper Relish, use all hot peppers!!
To can the relish
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  1. Prepare the jars and lids while the relish is cooking down.
  2. Fill the prepared jars with the hot relish using a canning funnel and a ladle. Preserve a ½-inch headspace.
  3. Remove any bubbles, as needed.
  4. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp paper towel.
  5. Center the lids on the jars. Screw on the jar bands fingertip tight.
  6. Process jars for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude.

Notes

  • Makes 4 pints.
  • After processing, allow the jars to cool on the counter for 24 hours. Test jars for seal, If the center of the lid flexes up and down, the jar is not sealed. 
  • Store unsealed jars in the refrigerator.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool place.
  • Pepper Relish is shelf-stable for at least one year. 
  • If you prefer relish that is less hot, try Sweet Pepper Relish!
  • Adjustment for altitude
  • 0-1000 feet above sea level    15 minutes
  • 1000-6000 feet above sea level    20 minutes
  • above 6000 feet            25 minutes

Nutrition Information

Calories 12kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 128tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% Daily Value*

Calories 12kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.