Cowboy Candy

Preparationtime:35minutes

Cooktime:15minutes

Serves:6to8

Ingredients

4lbsfreshjalapenopepperssliced
2lbsonionsdicedinbitesizedchunks
cupwater
cupvinegar
6to8cupssugar
2tbspmustardseed
1tspturmeric
2tspceleryseed(optional)
1tbspgarlicpowder
1tspginger

Directions
Slicejalapenosintothinslicesanddiceonions(Iwouldsuggestapairofrubberglovesforhandling
thepeppers,personalexperience,donottouchyourface!).Placeinpanwithwaterandvinegar,
bringtoaboil,cover,reduceheatandsimmeruntiltender,about10min.(Donotbreatheinfumes)
youcanstartwithcannedpeppersbuttheytendtogettoomushy.Pouroffmostofthewatervinegar
mixture,addthesugarandspices,bringtosoftcandytemperaturetocompletelydissolvesugar.
Placeboilingmitureintojars,leavinginchheadspace.

Variations
1. Serveovercreamcheesetoppedcrackers.