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Peter Piper’s Pickled Pepper Relish with Garlic and Onion (Not for canning)
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Servings
Servings:
48
Serving Size
Serving Size:
2 tablespoons

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Peter Piper’s Pickled Pepper Relish with Garlic and Onion (Not for canning)

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Get out the grill. Add this homemade relish with your favorite toppings for a delicious tang to burgers, chicken or sausage. Pair with sides of fresh veggies and spring fruits. (This recipe is not for canning)

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons garlic (about 8-10 cloves), chopped
  • ½ cup sweet red peppers, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sweet orange or yellow peppers, finely chopped 1 cup green peppers, finely chopped
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups 5% vinegar (preferably white distilled)
  • 2 teaspoons canning/pickling salt
Directions

Directions

Wash and chop the vegetables. Combine all ingredients into a large pot and boil gently until the mixture thickens and the volume is reduced by ½
(about 30 minutes). Heat jars in boiling water and fill jars with hot relish.

Note: This is not a shelf-stable recipe. Store in the refrigerator or give to friends to use within one month.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Onions and peppers are a source of vitamin C, enhancing the absorption of iron when paired with sources of iron. Garlic is rich allicin, a compound known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Garlic also contains high levels of potassium, phosphorus and zinc.

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Field to Fork Onions! (FN1794, Reviewed February 2025)

Many types of onions are available to grow and use. Onions are ranked sixth among the world’s leading vegetable crops. On average, people eat about 20 pounds of onions a year.

Field to Fork: Bell Peppers (FN2035, August 2021)

B ell peppers come in different colors such as green, yellow, orange, red and even purple. Most bell peppers start out green, then mature and ripen the longer they stay on the vine.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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