Pear Relish

Submitted by Jellyqueen

"This relish is wonderful on all types of vegetables. It has a sweet, but hot flavor and is considered a staple in our home. Also, it goes well with pork. Prep time and cook time may vary, depending on whether you chop by hand or food processor."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 6-8 pints

ingredients

• 18 large hard pears
• 18 bell peppers (use all colors)
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3 pints vinegar
• 5 large onions (mix white and red)
• green hot pepper
• red hot pepper

directions

1. Chop all ingredients.
2. Cook until tender.
3. Pour into heated jars.
4. Clean rims of jars and place lids and rings on jars and tighten.
5. Process in hot water bath.
6. Remove from heat and tighten rings again.
7. Set out and allow to cool completely before storing.

Reviews

[PaulaG]

I made this today using 5% acidity white vinegar and a combination of garden fresh green and purple bell peppers. The fruit and vegetable combination was cooked for approximately 30 minutes. I could see that by using a combination of green, yellow and red would make a beautiful presentation. Made this in the Fall of 2011 for PAC and have been eating on it for quite a while. Have been forgetting to come back and add my star rating. This stuff is awesome. We really enjoy it as an accompaniment to grilled hot dogs as well as beans and cornbread. Thanks JQ for a wonderful recipe.

 

[Carol W.]

This relish is so good. We ha e been coveting our last jar till pear season again. Great on pulled pork sandwiches but we eat tons of it as a dip for tortilla chips!

 

[t.stringer]

Made this today with pears from an old tree my mother planted many years ago. I put my sisters to work chopping bell peppers and I did the rest (I’m a 68 year old southern man). This is the missing recipe we’ve been searching for. Excellent with just the right amount of heat. Made it with about a 1/4 inch chop which was just right. Good just to eat with a spoon but can’t wait to try with a good pork roast or some hopping John. Thanks

 

[pam n.]

This is an easy and delicious relish! We love it on pork roast and so good on peas and lima beans. I will use this recipe again next year when our pears come it. Thank you from Alabama.

 

[mccarthyfamilywa]

This is delicious and a great way to use up pears! It is great with barbeque chicken and pork. I've made a lot to give as Christmas gifts. Thanks for posting!