Jersey Mike’s Hot Chopped Pepper Relish
Looking to add a zesty kick to your meals? The Jersey Mike’s Hot Chopped Pepper Relish Recipe is your answer! This colorful relish combines the heat of hot cherry peppers with the sweetness of banana peppers, making it a perfect condiment for sandwiches, tacos, and grilled dishes. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this relish is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Simply whip it up, let the flavors meld, and enjoy the deliciousness that keeps everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 hot cherry peppers (finely chopped)
- 2–3 banana peppers (finely chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 small white onion (very finely minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño brine (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop all peppers, onion, and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the minced onion until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped peppers and cook until they begin to soften.
- Mix in white vinegar, sugar, salt, oregano, black pepper, and optional ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a glass jar. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg