Ingredients

  • 15 large hard pears, peeled and cored
  • 12 large white onions, peeled
  • 12 bell peppers, seeds removed (include a few red peppers)
  • 6 to 12 hot peppers, some red and some green (seeds add hotness)
  • 2 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 2 c. white vinegar
  • 2 c. Louisiana Creole mustard (conventional prepared mustard will do)
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt

Method

  • Put first 4 ingredients through the coarse blade of the food chopper.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients; add the first 4 and bring to a boil, cooking slowly, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
  • Refrigerate before serving.