Description
Spicy Pickled Pepper and Onion Relish brings zesty Southern charm to your table, dancing with tangy flavors and crisp vegetable crunch. Generous portions complement grilled meats, sandwiches, and summer barbecues where you’ll savor each vibrant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
Pickling Liquid:
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the liquid mixture, stirring continuously until sugar completely dissolves, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange sliced bell peppers and red onion in a clean glass jar or ceramic bowl, creating even layers.
- Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables, making sure they are fully submerged.
- Allow the relish to cool naturally at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cover the jar or bowl and transfer to the refrigerator for minimum 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to pickle.
- Serve chilled as a zesty condiment alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a vibrant side accompaniment.
Notes
- Choose vibrant, fresh bell peppers for the most colorful and flavorful relish.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even pickling and attractive presentation.
- Adjust sugar levels to create a sweet-tangy balance that suits your taste preferences.
- Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator for maximum freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 22 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg