Cochons Pickled Peach Relish Food

PICKLED SWEET CORN RAINBOW RELISH

Steps:

• Put corn, red and orange bell peppers, jalapeño and red onion in a large bowl. Bring vinegar, salt, sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil and immediately pour over relish. Let cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Will stay good for up to 1 month.

COCHON'S PICKLED PEACH RELISH

Steps:

• Cut the peaches into medium cubes and toss with chopped lemon zest, mint and a small amount of the pickling liquid.

COCOHON'S PICKLED PEACHES

Steps:

• Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spice bag in a large sauce pot; boil 5 minutes.
• Cook peaches in this boiling syrup until they can be pierced with a fork, but are not soft. Remove from heat and allow peaches to sit in pickling liquid overnight to plump. The next day, bring mixture back to a boil. Remove spice bag.
• Pack peaches into hot sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch head space. Ladle hot liquid over peaches, leaving ¼-inch head space. Remove air bubbles.
• Adjust two-piece caps. Process 20 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

SWEET PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large bowl; add salt and pour in enough cold water to cover. Allow to soak for 2 hours. Thoroughly drain in a colander.
• Pour vinegar into a large, heavy stainless steel pot; add celery seed and mustard seed. Stir sugar into mixture and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the drained vegetable mixture and return to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

GREEN TOMATO AND PEACH RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare a hot grill or preheat the broiler.
• Grill or broil the onion slices for 3-4 minutes per side, until blackened and charred.
• Cut the tomatoes into wedges and remove the pulp and seeds, leaving the tomato flesh.
• Cut the flesh into 1/2-inch dice and place in a small bowl.
• Grate the zest from 1/2 the lime, then halve the lime.
• Add the peaches to the tomatoes, along with the lime zest and juice of 1/2 lime.
• Add the jalapeno, grilled onion, scallions, and ginger ; toss to mix.
• Add the olive oil and salt and pepper.
• Adjust the seasonings as necessary--more lime juice may be needed.
• Add the fresh herb if desired.

SWEET AND TANGY PEACH RELISH

Steps:

• Combine peaches, sugar, vinegar, and hot pepper flakes, and briskly simmer, uncovered, until liquid thickens slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in onion and salt and simmer for 5 minutes. Relish will continue to thicken as it cools.