Confetti Pepper Relish

Photo By Mozart's Nose

This makes approximately 1 cup of relish.

1/2 c banana peppers chopped

1 T green pepper chopped

1 T sweet pepper chopped

1/2 tsp salt

Combine and let stand for 20 min. - allowing for flavors to mix.

In a small saucepan combine

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp yellow mustard seeds (yellow seed is more pungent than brown)

1/2 c apple cider vinegar

Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and add to pepper mixture. To this add

1/4 tsp celery salt

1 large garlic clove minced

Stir to combine and let rest until cool, then put in an air tight container.

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