Hot Pepper Relish

Name: Hot Pepper Relish
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ½ pound hot green peppers (such as jalapeños or serranos), stemmed and seeded; ½ pound hot red peppers (such as fresnos or cherry peppers), stemmed and seeded; ½ pound yellow onions, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; ½ cup cider vinegar; ¼ cup white sugar

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Sauce & Condiment

140 min

202 cal

Servings: 2

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant, zesty condiment made from fresh hot peppers and onions, balanced with vinegar and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for topping grilled meats, tacos, or serving alongside dishes that need a spicy kick. The relish develops deeper flavors as it sits, making it ideal for advance preparation.

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Ingredients

½ pound hot green peppers (such as jalapeños or serranos), stemmed and seeded

½ pound hot red peppers (such as fresnos or cherry peppers), stemmed and seeded

½ pound yellow onions, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon kosher salt

½ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup white sugar

Directions

Prepare the peppers by removing the stems and carefully scraping out the seeds and membranes. This reduces the heat level while preserving the pepper flavor. Roughly chop the green and red peppers into 1/4-inch pieces.
Roughly chop the yellow onions into pieces approximately the same size as the peppers.
Combine the chopped green peppers, red peppers, and onions in a large bowl. Sprinkle the kosher salt over the mixture and toss well to distribute evenly. Let the vegetables sit for 15 minutes to draw out their liquid.
Transfer the salted pepper and onion mixture to a non-reactive pot or saucepan. Add the cider vinegar and white sugar, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves completely. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer for 2 hours, stirring every 15–20 minutes.
The relish is ready when the peppers and onions are very soft and the mixture has thickened slightly, with most of the excess liquid absorbed or reduced. The color should be rich and the texture chunky but cohesive.
Allow the relish to cool to room temperature, then transfer to clean jars for storage. Cover and refrigerate. The relish will keep for up to 2 weeks and tastes even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All six ingredients are stocked at every Charlotte chain, with no specialty stops needed. The cost per serving lands around $1.50 to $2.00, driven mainly by the peppers and onion; cider vinegar and sugar are pantry staples. The stated 140 minutes is honest for a proper relish—this assumes chopping, cooking down to proper consistency, and cooling time—but should be clear that active prep is maybe twenty minutes while most time is hands-off simmering. This is a condiment, not a meal: it's shelf-stable after canning and keeps for months, making it ideal for meal prep or gift-giving rather than a weeknight dish.