Name: Red pepper relish
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 kilogram red peppers, de-seeded and diced; 3 tablespoon salt; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 2 cup sugar; 1 cup cider vinegar

Red pepper relish

As soon as peppers become plentiful, Mum starts making this favourite relish. It’s an absolute treat to have with cold meats and cheese.

Makes 4

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Ingredients

1 kilogram red peppers, de-seeded and diced

3 tablespoon salt

2 medium onions, finely diced

2 cup sugar

1 cup cider vinegar

Method

1.Place the peppers in a colander and sprinkle salt over them. Leave for at least 2 hours or overnight. Rinse and drain.

2.Place in a large saucepan with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 45- 60 minutes until thick and syrupy.

3.Spoon into sterilised jars and screw on lids when cooled.

Don’t fill the jars to the very top as the vinegar can react and rust the lids.
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Nici Wickes

A published cookbook author, entertainer, broadcaster, food stylist, recipe developer and food editor Nici Wickes is all about no-fuss, confidence-building cooking.

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