Sweet Home Cowboy Hot Pepper Relish

Bold, tangy, and just hot enough, this Cowboy Hot Pepper Relish brings together sweet peppers, vinegar bite, and a slow-building heat—perfect for burgers, hot dogs, grilled meats, or spooned straight onto cornbread.

Yield: About 2 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely diced sweet peppers (red & green bell peppers)
• ½ cup finely diced onion
• ½ cup Sweet Home Mild Onion Chow Chow, finely chopped
• ¼ cup Sweet Home Cowboy Five Pepper Jelly, chopped or whisked smooth
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Sweet Home Red Muscadine Juice
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for balance)
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)

Instructions

• Sauté the base
  In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add peppers and onion. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
• Build the flavor
  Stir in the chopped Chow Chow, Cowboy Five Pepper Jelly, apple cider vinegar, and Red Muscadine Juice.
• Simmer & thicken
  Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and relish-like.
• Season to taste
  Add salt, sugar (if using), and red pepper flakes. Adjust heat and sweetness as desired.
• Cool & store
  Let cool completely. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Perfect Pairings

• Spoon onto grilled burgers, brats, or hot dogs
• Serve with fried catfish, shrimp, or hush puppies
• Add to pimento cheese or deviled eggs
• Use as a sandwich spread for pulled pork or chicken

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