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

Cook

Marinate

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.