Jersey Mike’s Pepper Relish Recipe
This Jersey Mike’s Pepper Relish is a quick and flavorful condiment, combining the perfect balance of tang, spice, and sweetness. Made with cherry peppers, onions, vinegar, and sugar, it’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, and dips, it can be customized for your preferred spice level. Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks!
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Medium saucepan
- Stirring Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Airtight Container or Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 2 fresh cherry peppers finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by finely chopping the cherry peppers and dicing the onion into small, even pieces. If you like a milder relish, feel free to remove the seeds from the peppers to reduce the heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the chopped cherry peppers, diced onion, white vinegar, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Stir everything together well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Seasonings: Now, add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the mix. Stir it all up and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally to make sure the ingredients are well blended.
- Boil and Simmer: Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir it frequently, and keep an eye on the mixture as the liquid thickens and reduces. The relish should be thick enough to spread but not too dry.
- Cool and Store: Remove the pan from the heat and let the relish cool for at least an hour. As it cools, the relish will continue to thicken and the flavors will intensify. Once it has cooled, transfer the relish into a clean glass jar or an airtight container.
- Serve and Enjoy: Now for the fun part—serve your homemade Jersey Mike’s Pepper Relish! It’s perfect on sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, or even as a dip. The best part? You can customize the heat level to your liking! Enjoy the zesty, tangy kick this relish adds to any dish.
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Notes
- Adjust the spice level by removing the seeds from the cherry peppers for a milder taste or leaving them in for more heat.
- The relish thickens as it cools, and flavors improve after a few hours or overnight.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.