Anonymous August 22 2005

12-14 medium onions, thinly sliced

6 green bell peppers (capsicums), cored, seeded,

and finely chopped

6 red bell peppers (capsicums), cored, seeded, and

finely chopped

2-4 dried hot chile peppers, chopped (optional)

4 cups (1 L) distilled vinegar

3 cups (750 ml) sugar

3 Tbsp (45 ml) salt

Combine the onions and peppers in a large mixing bowl. Cover with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and repeat with

more boiling water. Drains and combine with the remaining

ingredients in a large non-reactive pot. Bring to a boil over high

heat, reduce the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes. Store in

jars sterilized and sealed according to the manufacturer\\\'s

directions. Makes about 3 quarts (3 L).