VIDALIA ONION RELISH

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Provided by Lynette !

Time 3h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

22 c vidalia onions, chopped (about 10 pounds)
1 c sweet red pepper, chopped
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
1/3 c salt
4 c ice cubes
4 1/2 c sugar
3 c white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 Tbsp mustard seeds
1 1/2 tsp celery seeds
1 Tbsp ground turmeric

Steps:

1. Combine the onion, sweet red pepper, garlic, and salt in a large nonmetal container; stir well. Place the ice cubes on top of the onion mixture and let stand at room temperature for 3 hours; drain well. Place the onion mixture in a large Dutch oven; set aside.
2. Combine the sugar and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add to the onion mixture; bring to a boil, and boil 5 minutes.
3. Pack the hot onion mixture into hot jars with a slotted spoon, filling to 1/2 inch from the top. Cover with the boiling liquid, filling to 1/2 inch from the top. Remove the air bubbles; wipe the jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.