Sweet Onion & Fennel Relish

Sweet Onion & Fennel Relish 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 d 5 hrs
Total Time 1 d 5 hrs 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 30

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pc. large sweet onion, such as Spanish or Vidalia (about 8oz/250g)
  • 1 pc. fennel bulb (about 10oz/275g)
  • 2 1/2 tsp pickling salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Red peppercorns (I used 6 per jar )

Instructions
 

  • Slice onion in half lengthwise, then in very thin slices crosswise to form half circles.
  • Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise and remove core; thinly slice crosswise to form half circles.
  • Place onion and fennel in a non-reactive bowl and sprinkle with 2 tsp salt.
  • Toss and let stand for 4 hours. Rinse twice and drain thoroughly.
  • Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a medium size dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add vegetables and return just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  • Sterilize jars then add peppercorns to the bottom. Remove vegetables from liquid with a pair of tongs and pack into hot jars using your plastic spatula.
  • Pour liquid over vegetables leaving a 1/2 inch headspace. Clean rim, apply lids and rings.
  • Process 10 minutes for half-pint jars and 15 minutes for pint jars.
  • All good Relish's take about two to four weeks to meld flavors. I will keep you posted. Below are my three bibles:
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