Hot Pepper Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 c. hot banana peppers
2 c. sweet red peppers
3 or 4 large onions
4 c. sugar
1 qt. white vinegar
2 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Wash and cut stems out of peppers, discarding any dark seeds. Finely chop peppers and onions.
Add salt and mix well.
Let stand about 3 1/2 hours.
Add sugar and vinegar.
Bring to boiling, stirring frequently.
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
Put boiling hot into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
Process half pints and pints 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
If you choose not to process, leave 1/8-inch headspace, place hot lids on and let jars cool overnight.
Store in refrigerator.
Relish will have a well blended flavor, if you let it stand 4 to 6 weeks.