vidalia onion relish

14 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Feb 11, 2018

Truly a southern condiment, everyone I know has vidalia onion relish. Great as a condiment for greens, beans, and peas!

prep time 3 Hr 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 14 pints

Ingredients

  • 22 cups vidalia onions, chopped (about 10 pounds)
  • 1 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 4 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

How To Make vidalia onion relish

  • Step 1
    Combine the onion, sweet red pepper, garlic, and salt in a large nonmetal container; stir well. Place the ice cubes on top of the onion mixture and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours; drain well. Place the onion mixture in a large Dutch oven; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine the sugar and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add to the onion mixture; bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pack the hot onion mixture into hot jars with a slotted spoon, filling to 1/2 inch from the top. Cover with the boiling liquid, filling to 1/2 inch from the top. Remove the air bubbles; wipe the jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top

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