Preserving: SWEET ONION RELISH by Recipe Cottage

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	SWEET ONION RELISH

		6 large onions, peeled 2 large red bell peppers, seeded 2 cups apple cider vinegar 3 cups dark brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Using a food processor, coarsely chop the onions and peppers. Process only two at a time, otherwise they turn into paste. Mix all the ingredients in a large, heavy stockpot and cook over medium heat together until onions begin to become translucent, about 15 minutes. Prepare 8 half-pint jars, lids and rings according to manufacturer's instructions. Spoon the relish into the jars, filling to 1/2 inch from rim. Clean the rims and seal according to manufacturer's instructions. Process sealed jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. --------------- VIDALIA ONION RELISH 4 medium-sized Vidalia onions, chopped fine 2 cups (about half a medium head) shredded cabbage 1/4 cup salt 1 quart water 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups cider vinegar 1 tablespoon dried mustard powder 1/8 tablespoon turmeric 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons celery seed 2 teaspoons mustard seed Chop onions and shred cabbage into a large glass or crockery bowl. Do not use a metal bowl. Dissolve salt in 1 quart of water and pour over vegetable mix. Cover and let soak overnight. In the morning, turn vegetables into a large colander and drain. In a large pot, dissolve brown sugar in cider vinegar. Mix mustard powder and turmeric with 1/2 cup water; add flour, mixing to make a thick paste with no lumps. Add to vinegar-brown sugar mixture; stir to blend, again making sure there are no lumps. Add celery and mustard seed and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to prevent sticking. The mixture will thicken as it comes to a boil. When it boils, add cabbage and onion and continue to boil and stir for 5 minutes. Mixture is very pungent. Put in sterile jars, close with sterile lids and put in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes to seal. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.