Vidalia Onion Relish Recipes

VIDALIA ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Its best to use a heavy bottomed skillet or Dutch Oven for this recipe. Melt the oil in the pan and toss in the Vidalia onion, bell pepper and celery stalks.
• Saute the mixture over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until everything is tender, be careful not to let the onions brown.
• Now add the vinegar, water, brown sugar, celery seeds and salt. Bring everything to a boil then turn down the heat and simmer for another 20 minutes.
• Let the mixture cool then transfer it into jars and refrigerate overnight.

SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Roast red, green, and yellow bell peppers over an open flame or in broiler, turning frequently, until skins are charred and blistered. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic; let sit 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skins. Cut peppers in half, lengthwise. Remove seeds and stem, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.
• Place grated onions in a colander to drain liquid. Place them in a large bowl, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup kosher salt. Mix by hand. Mix in cabbage and 3 tablespoons salt by hand. Let sit 1 hour.
• Place onions and cabbage into colander, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Place in cheese cloth or towel, and squeeze out additional water.
• Place cabbage and onions into a large pot over medium-high heat. Add roasted bell peppers. Stir in sugar, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, mustard seed, and celery seed. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly to prevent onions from sticking to the bottom. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often.
• To prepare jars you first need to wash jars then place them into the canning pot with rack and boil them in water to sterilize them. Fill a small pot half way with water and bring to simmer; place the lids into water. Taking one jar out of the water at a time put on canning funnel and fill with hot relish about 1/2 inch from the top. Then take a kitchen knife a stick down to the bottom of jar and work the knife around to remove all air bubbles. Wipe off top of jar very well and clean then place a hot lid on jar the screw ring on top. Repeat until all relish is gone. Jars and relish must stay hot throughout this canning process.
• Place in a bath of simmering water, covering the jars by one inch. Process for 10 minutes, or according to your local extension's guidelines. When jars start to seal and vacuum, the lids will make a pop sound and your canning was a success. Once jars have been opened, store in the refrigerator and use within two weeks.

VIDALIA ONION RELISH

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

VIDALIA ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Peel and thinly slice onions. Soak for 2 to 4 hours in the sugar, vinegar, and water. Drain well and toss with mayo and celery salt.