Jalapeno Relish

*SimplyME*'s Note:

This recipe has been in our family since 1976. It was my dad's recipe given to him by a friend. He won 3rd place at the Southern New Mexico State Fair in 1978. He passed away that month and never knew he won. So you can say this a very special recipe in our family. It is like a canned pico de gallo. You can eat it with tortilla chips or mix in with scrambled eggs or whatever you prefer.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 Pints

• 2 lbs jalapenos
• 2 lbs tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 3 cups vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 6 -7 teaspoons sugar
• 6 -7 teaspoons salt

Directions:

1. Chop jalapenos, tomatoes and onion.
2. Mix vegetables together with garlic and oregano. Set aside.
3. Mix together vinegar and water. Set aside.
4. Fill jars with vegetable mixture to 1/2 inch from top of jars.
5. To each jar add 1 tsp each of salt and sugar.
6. Then add liquid to jars to 1/2 inch from top.
7. Seal jars and process in water bath for 45 minutes. Start counting when water comes to boil.

Reviews

[WifeOfRiley]

Okay my theory was wrong.....so I guess it is written correctly? I just don't know why there is 4 1/2 cups of liquid to add to less then 1/2 inch headspace on what wound up to be 3 pints of veggies.......maybe I'm new to all this and I have no clue how to fix it and have lost nearly 5 lbs of veggies in the process.

[Chef #1336619]

I was excited to see this recipe and realize that everything I needed was in the garden. I added a few different types of peppers (I suggest you wear gloves when chopping them- lesson learned). I made half the recipe with fresh oregano and half with cilantro. Very different taste to each, but delicious. Took two jars on a family vacation- they were gone in one night. Yummy! Thanks for sharing.

[ChefDebs]

Great stuff, we consumed half a jar in one sitting and my DH asked me to make another batch, so we would have plenty for the winter. To be honest i guestimated the amount of tomtoes and peppers. I used fresh cayenne peppers ,so i had to be cautious adding theses as they are really hot.