Helen Leatherwood'S Pear Relish Recipe

Name: Helen Leatherwood'S Pear Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 gal. pears; 1/2 gal. onions; 14 green peppers; 4 hot green peppers; 1 c. pimento; 2 c. salt; 2 qt. cider vinegar; 4 c. sugar; 4 Tbsp. turmeric; 4 Tbsp. whole mustard seed; 1 Tbsp. celery seed (optional); 1 Tbsp. garlic powder (optional)

Servings: persons

1 gal. pears
1/2 gal. onions
14 green peppers
4 hot green peppers
1 c. pimento
2 c. salt
2 qt. cider vinegar
4 c. sugar
4 Tbsp. turmeric
4 Tbsp. whole mustard seed
1 Tbsp. celery seed (optional)
1 Tbsp. garlic powder (optional)

1
Put pears, onions, peppers and pimento through a grinder on medium setting.
2
Sprinkle salt over the ground mixture.
3
Soak overnight (no water).
4
Next morning, pour all in a colander. Rinse all salt out. In a large container, put vinegar, sugar, turmeric and mustard seed.
5
Bring to a boil and let boil 5 minutes.
6
Add all ground ingredients, stirring constantly.
7
Return to boil.
8
Add celery seed and garlic powder, if desired.
9
Let boil another 1/2 hour.
10
Jar while hot and seal.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 gal. pears, 1/2 gal. onions, 14 green peppers, 4 hot green peppers, and more.

Yes, Helen Leatherwood'S Pear Relish falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Helen Leatherwood'S Pear Relish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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