Hot Pepper Relish

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rough chop the sweet cherry peppers, removing all stems, aiming for about half a cup.
  2. 2Rough chop the sweet cherry peppers, removing all stems, aiming for about half a cup.
  3. 3Rough chop the sweet cherry peppers, removing all stems, aiming for about half a cup.
  4. 4Add banana peppers or pepperoncinis to the pan.
  5. 5Add banana peppers or pepperoncinis to the pan.
  6. 6Add banana peppers or pepperoncinis to the pan.
  7. 7Add pickled jalapenos to the pan.
  8. 8Add pickled jalapenos to the pan.
  9. 9Add pickled jalapenos to the pan.
  10. 10Mince and add two to three garlic cloves to the pan.
  11. 11Mince and add two to three garlic cloves to the pan.
  12. 12Mince and add two to three garlic cloves to the pan.
  13. 13Add half a yellow onion to the pan.
  14. 14Add half a yellow onion to the pan.
  15. 15Add half a yellow onion to the pan.
  16. 16Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
  17. 17Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
  18. 18Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
  19. 19Add a splash of red wine vinegar.
  20. 20Add a splash of red wine vinegar.
  21. 21Add a splash of red wine vinegar.
  22. 22Optionally, add about two tablespoons of diced pimentos.
  23. 23Optionally, add about two tablespoons of diced pimentos.
  24. 24Optionally, add about two tablespoons of diced pimentos.
  25. 25Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  26. 26Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  27. 27Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  28. 28Add a pinch of sugar.
  29. 29Add a pinch of sugar.
  30. 30Add a pinch of sugar.
  31. 31Add more pepper for tanginess if desired.
  32. 32Add more pepper for tanginess if desired.
  33. 33Add more pepper for tanginess if desired.
  34. 34Add some jalapeno juice.
  35. 35Add some jalapeno juice.
  36. 36Add some jalapeno juice.
  37. 37Simmer on medium to medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the juices reduce and the relish thickens.
  38. 38Simmer on medium to medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the juices reduce and the relish thickens.
  39. 39Simmer on medium to medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the juices reduce and the relish thickens.
  40. 40Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  41. 41Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  42. 42Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  43. 43Transfer the cooled relish into an airtight container, preferably a mason jar.
  44. 44Transfer the cooled relish into an airtight container, preferably a mason jar.
  45. 45Transfer the cooled relish into an airtight container, preferably a mason jar.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup sweet cherry peppers, chopped
  • 0.5 cup sweet cherry peppers, chopped
  • 0.5 cup sweet cherry peppers, chopped
  • banana peppers or pepperoncinis
  • banana peppers or pepperoncinis
  • banana peppers or pepperoncinis
  • pickled jalapenos
  • pickled jalapenos
  • pickled jalapenos
  • 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 0.5 yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 splash red wine vinegar
  • 1 splash red wine vinegar
  • 1 splash red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimentos
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimentos
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimentos
  • 1 little bit salt
  • 1 little bit salt
  • 1 little bit salt
  • 1 little bit pepper
  • 1 little bit pepper
  • 1 little bit pepper
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 some jalapeno juice
  • 1 some jalapeno juice
  • 1 some jalapeno juice

Equipment

food processor or blender (optional)panairtight containermason jar

Tips

  • Open all windows in the kitchen during simmering due to strong smell.
  • Allow the relish to cool before jarring.