Jicama Relish

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"Great on hot dogs and hamburgers or with tortilla chips."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 5 pints

ingredients

• 9 cups diced jicama
• 1 tablespoon whole pickling spices
• 3 inches cinnamon
• 8 cups white vinegar (5% acid)
• 4 cups white sugar
• 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 4 cups diced yellow bell peppers
• 4 cups diced red bell peppers
• 4 1⁄2 cups diced onions
• 2 finger hot chili peppers, minced with seeds (6 inch)

directions

1. Place cinnamon stick and pickling spice in a spice bag.
2. In a large stainless steal or enamel pot combine spice bag, vinegar, sugar and pepper flakes.
3. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil-reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
5. Discard spice basg and ladle relish into clean, hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
6. Seal and process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.
7. Let stand overnight and then check seals.