Vidalia Onion and Bell Pepper Relish

Preparation info
  • Makes

    four

    1 pint jars
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Glory of Southern Cooking

By James Villas

Published 2007

  • About

Paired with tangy green bell peppers and spices, sweet, juicy Vidalia onions have been turned into a delectable relish throughout Georgia and the neighboring states ever since the distinctive onion was cultivated in and around Vidalia, Georgia, some sixty-five years ago. (It’s believed that the low percentage of sulfur in the area’s soil is what makes the onion so sweet.) Recipes for the relish vary enormously, but this one from a lady in Macon is the best I’ve tried. Spoon a little on your