Pineapple Jalapeño Relish Food

PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the relish, pineapple, jalapenos and lemon juice in a small bowl. Serve as a great twist on your favorite hot dog recipe.

PINEAPPLE JALAPENO MARMALADE

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, lemon juice and jalapenos in medium saucepan.
• Bring mixture to a rapid boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook for 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat and cool before serving.
• Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month or in the freezer for 6 months.

PINEAPPLE RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil onion and green pepper. Saute until the vegetables are soft. Add the pineapple, the salt and the pepper. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until the liquid reduces, about 30 minutes.
• Deglaze the saucepan with the vinegar and add the lime zest, mustard and garlic. Cook uncovered over low heat until the liquid is reduced again, about 20 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl, let cool then refrigerate, covered, until ready to use. Aloha!

SPICY TILAPIA W/ PINEAPPLE, JALAPENO PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Combine Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle fish evenly with spice mixture. Put fish in Zip N' Steam Bag cook for about 9 minutes in the microwave or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
• Combine pineapple and next 5 ingredients (through jalapeño) in a large bowl, stirring gently.
• Serve pineapple mixture with fish. Garnish with lime wedges.

JALAPENO PINEAPPLE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Add the reserved pineapple syrup to a saucepan; add the peppers, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, raisins, gingerroot and the garlic and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• add the pineapple chunks and simmer for about 30 minutes or until thick.
• You can process and can in the usual way (boiling prepped jars), or just 'keep' in the refrigerator in a covered, airthight container. I have kept this for up to 2 months in the refrigerator without a problem.

HOT JALAPENO PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Wash and remove stems and chop peppers.
• In a 6-8 quart pot combine peppers and remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring occasionally.
• Boil for 8-10 minutes stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
• Immediately fill jars with mixture, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Carefully run a plastic knife down inside of jar to remove bubbles.
• Wipe jars and threads clean.
• Adjust two piece caps.
• Process pints or half pints in boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY PINEAPPLE-JALAPENO RELISH

Steps:

• In saucepan over medium heat, sauté the onions, ginger, jalapenos, and cumin for 6 minutes.
• Add the rum and cook until almost all is evaporated.
• Add the pineapple, lime juice, and sugar, bring to simmer and then remove from heat.
• Stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: Caution!
• Be sure to wear rubber gloves when preparing the chilies or you will experience an intense burning sensation in your hands not to mention what would happen should you rub your eyes!