posted by Beck 08-22-100 5:40 AM
Jalapeno Relish
6 cups sliced jalapeno peppers
3 large cucumbers
2 large onions
1/3 cup salt
cold water
5 1/4 cups sugar
3 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons pickling spice
Finely chop peppers, cucumbers and onions. Add salt and place in a glass container. Cover with ice water and add 1 tray of ice cubes. Cover and chill 2 hours. Drain thoroughly, pressing down on vegetables to remove excess liquid, set aside.
In a large pan combine sugar and vinegar. Tie pickling spices in cheesecloth and
add to the pan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add vegetables. Return to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag. Pack into hot sterlized jars. Boiling Water bath for 10 minutes.