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A jar of colorful pickled pepper and onion relish on a wooden cutting board, with fresh peppers in the background.

Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: About 2 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This sweet and tangy pickled pepper and onion relish is an easy, vibrant condiment perfect for hot dogs, burgers, and BBQ dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 12 jalapeños, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp celery seed (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop bell peppers, onions, and jalapeños using a knife or food processor.
  2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Add chopped vegetables. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
  4. 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