Chili Pequin Jelly Recipes

CHILE PEQUIN HOMESTYLE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Mash chiles in your mocajete.
• 2. Boil your tomatoe in water about 5 minutes. You can add onion to this pot. Discard tomato skin and all but 2 tablespoons water.
• 3. Add tomatoe mixture to mocajete with salt and pepper. Mash as desired and serve.
• 4. Note: There are lots of variations, play with it. Add small amount of chicken bouillon to water pot. Add more or less chiles to your liking. Chiles can also be boiled if desired but not necessary. Remember, these are HOT.

CHILI PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Chop the peppers and chilies very finely, or blitz them in a food processor, taking care not to puree them.
• Put the peppers, chilies and ginger in a large pan with the vinegar and slowly bring to the boil.
• Add the lime juice, sugar and salt and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has come back to the boil.
• Boil for six minutes, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't boil over.
• Pour into sterilised jars; it is ready to use immediately and will keep for up to a year.

HOT PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize 6 (8 ounce) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat water in a hot water canner.
• Place red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and jalapeno peppers in a large saucepan over high heat. Mix in vinegar and fruit pectin. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a full rolling boil. Quickly stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off any foam.
• Quickly ladle jelly into sterile jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the tops. Cover with flat lids, and screw on bands tightly.
• Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 5 minutes.