Hot Onion Relish

Onions team with peppers (both bell and "hot") to make this relish. Vinegar and brown sugar add to the flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 large Vidalia onions, finely chopped
• 12 red bell peppers, finely chopped 12 green bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 hot pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 quart white vinegar

Directions:

Put the onions, bell peppers, and hot pepper into a pot of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a kettle, bring additional water to the boil. Pour off the water in which the onions and pepper have been cooked. Then pour enough of the additional boiling water to cover the vegetables. Boil again for 15 minutes. Pour off the water again and add vinegar, sugar, and salt to vegetables. Boil 10 minutes, ladle into sterilized jars, and seal.

Number of Servings: About 7 pints