Sweet Onion Relish Food

SWEET-ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine sweet and red onions; add ice water to cover. Soak for 30 minutes, changing ice water once. Drain onions well, and return to empty bowl. In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved; pour over onions, and set aside to cool, tossing occasionally. When cool, stir in scallionos. Season with pepper.

SWEET AND SPICY ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Peel the onions, cut in half and slice into 1-inch pieces. Add the onions and the vegetable oil to a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, and saute until soft. Stir in the black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and brown sugar until incorporated. Add half of the root beer and let reduce until starting to get thick. Stir in the remaining root beer and continue to reduce until the liquid is almost completely evaporated.
• Serve on top of good quality, natural casing hot dogs with a good brown mustard and a little mayonnaise, to taste.

RED ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Chop the red onions into slices
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the sliced onion to the melted butter
• Fry for a few minutes, then add the brown sugar and red wine vinegar
• Stir and allow to simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent the sugar from burning.
• It should now have reduced to a delicious dark red relish - Serve straight away or pop in a jar and store in the fridge for a later date.

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:

• In a large saucepan, cook onions in oil over medium heat 40-45 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Add bourbon, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until thickened. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Serve with sausage or other meat.

SWEET & SOUR ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onions and sugar.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and most of their liquid has evaporated; 10-20 minutes.
• Uncover and cook, stirring until onions turn a deep golden color; 10-20 minutes more (add 1-2 TBL water if onions start to scorch).
• Add garlic, rosemary, and vinegar; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and more vinegar if desired.
• Will keep in refrigerator for 3 days.

HOT & SWEET PEPPER & ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Clean & remove seeds & membranes from bell peppers, can leave seeds & all for hot peppers for more heat.
• Finely chop peppers & onions, by hand or food processor.
• Combine all ingredients in non stick pot, bring to boil & simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Can be put in containers for fridge or canned.
• If you are canning, 10 minute minimum water bath, so cans are sealed properly.
• Use for meats, on cream cheese & crackers, or just use you imagination.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil. Sautee the onions for about 15 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
• Add the vinegar and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the stock and cook until the liquid is again reduced by half.
• Add the honey, salt and pepper to taste, and stir in dill. This relish may be served warm, cold or at room temperature. It will keep for several weeks if refrigerated in tightly-sealed glass jars.