BelindaD

Pear Relish

2 qt washed and peeled ground pears
3 lbs onions peeled and ground
7 mixed red and green bell pepper seeded and ground
1 hot pepper, seeded and ground
2 tbsp salt
3 cups sugar
1 tbsp turmeric
½ tbsp celery seed
3 tbsp prepared mustard
5 tbsp flour
1 cup vinegar + 2 cup vinegar

Finely chop ingredients in food processor. Mix pears, onions, peppers in porcelain pan and set aside. Mix salt, turmeric, sugar, celery seed, mustard, flour and 1 cup vinegar in large boiling pan. Cook until thick stirring while cooking. Add 2 cups vinegar and mix well. Pour mixture over pears and vegetables. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes stirring to prevent sticking.
Seal in sterilized jars. Place in hot water bath. Boil for 10 minutes. Let relish set for 4-6 weeks before using.
Makes 11 Pints. Great for hot dog relish or a meat rub.
Belinda Duehr