Adzhika Georgian Style Hot Pepper Relish Recipes

ADZHIKA (GEORGIAN STYLE HOT PEPPER RELISH)

Steps:

• In a food processor, grind the garlic for 1 second. Coarsely chop the celery, hot peppers and red bell pepper and add them to the garlic. Pulse again. Add the chopped herbs and pulse to a medium coarseness. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the vinegar and salt. Cover and let stand overnight before packing into jars. Refrigerated the sauce will keep for 3 weeks. This relish tastes best when allowed to sit for 3 days before serving.

HOT PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Put peppers and onions through food chopper, or chop in water in blender and drain.
• Place in 6 quart kettle.
• Add salt; cover with boiling water.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Drain and discard liquid.
• Add vinegar and sugar to vegs.
• Bring to boil, simmer 20 minutes.
• Ladle into 7 pint jars, pressing down as you pack so liquid covers vegs.
• Wipe jar rim, adjust lids.
• Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.
• Start to count processing time when water in canner returns to boiling.
• Remove jars.

HOT PEPPER RELISH

Steps:

• Using a food processor grind the cabbage, onions, green pepper and cherry peppers.
• Put in large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
• When adding the vinegar to bond together--you may need a little more.
• All the hot ingredients may be increased or decreased according to your taste.
• You may taste as you go along.
• Pack in sterile jars and keep refrigerated.