Peppery Pear Relish

Ingredients

15 pears, peeled, cored, and

1 ground

12 mediums onions, ground

6 hot peppers, ground

2 tablespoons celery seeds

2 cups white vinegar (5%% acidity)

2 cups prepared mustard

2 cups sugar

1 tablespoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle, mixing well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process relish in boiling-water bath 20 minutes.

Alice McNamaraEucha, Oklahoma

12.0 servings

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am