Description
This sweet and tangy pickled pepper and onion relish is an easy, vibrant condiment perfect for hot dogs, burgers, and BBQ dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups sweet bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), finely chopped
- 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
- 1/4 tsp celery seed (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños using a knife or food processor.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add chopped vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from heat, let cool, and transfer to clean jars. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Use different colored bell peppers for visual appeal.
- For a sugar-free version, use a natural sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- This relish is not shelf-stable unless properly canned.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled relish, pepper and onion relish, hot dog topping, BBQ condiment, sweet relish