Chunky Cajun Watermelon Relish

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 5 cups watermelon rind (diced, no peel or pink flesh)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 -2 fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard, seed
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon mixed peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon pepper, flakes try chipotle flakes for a hint of smokiness

Recipe

• 1 place rind, peppers, and onion in a large bowl toss in the salt and cover with ice cold water. chill for 8-12 hours.
• 2 prepare jars and water bath for canning.
• 3 rinse very very well and drain set aside.
• 4 place the remaining ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. bring to a boil to dissolve sugar. once dissolved add the drained rind and veggies.bring back to a boil then reduce to a simmer over medium low flame. simmer covered for 25 minutes.
• 5 pack into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space. wipe rims adjust lid placing screw bands on. process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
• 6 cool jars out of draft for 12 hours check for seals. label and store. or give as gifts.