Datil Pepper Relish

[NatGreenMeds]

I'm partial to Datil peppers. You can hardly go into a local store in Northern Florida without finding them when in season.

This is a recipe I got from the net, but it works great and would probably work for almost any pepper type.

I'd love to hear from anyone who tries this with something other than Datils.

Enjoy!

:onfire:
*******
Datil Pepper Relish

Chop Fine:
1/2 cup seeded Datil peppers.
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 cloves garlic

In a LARGE pot, mix:
1 pint of cider vinegar
1 pint ketchup
3 Tablespoons of sugar
1 Teaspoon of salt

Blend well and add the chopped ingredients

Bring to a boil while stirring gently

Simmer as low as possible for about 40-45 minutes until thickened

Reduces to about 1/3 to 1/2 when thick enough.

Wear gloves while cutting peppers and removing seeds. Safety glasses also. A seed in the eye will cost a lot of money at the hospital.

Boil jars and add hot mix to the shoulder of the jar.

Keep in cool, dark place or in refrigerator.

[talas]

seeing as my datils have germinated i will enjoy trying this intresting combo in months to come,many thx for that :)

[chilliman64]

seems like a lot of vinegar (and ketchup). how was the heat when made according to the recipe?

[Pepperfreak]

I can't wait to try this recipe since I'm growing some and have never tried them before. Now you've got me excited...:) I love trying out new recipies...

[Pepperfreak]

I will be sure to let you know...However, since my Datil peppers are only about 3 - 4 inches tall, it will take awhile for me to get to try out this recipe :(

[Pepperfreak]

Are you growing them inside or out?

I have 4 outside plants on thier second year. I'm not too impressed with their growth so far. Not enough new branching. I'm feeding them a pretty strong mix of nitrogen to promote vegetative growth, but they seem to be taking their time doing it.

The weather has been weird this year. It was down in the 40's just a week ago, so I think perhaps that is what is making them start slow. It's up in the low 80's every day now, so hopefully the growth will start getting faster soon.

Right now they are inside. I have 7 plants and they will all go in the ground around Memorial Day. They seem to be growing up okay. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

[Biscombe]

I have some yongsters, loking forward to making your relish!

[LUCKYDOG]

Im psyched to have found this I have four plants going into the ground very soon!

[LUCKYDOG]

What happened to the recipe?

[AlabamaJack]

I was looking for the recipe too...dangit...I got 9 or 10 Datils that are flourishing...probably 15" tall

[Sickmont]

yeah, really...where's the recipe??

[Pepperfreak]

I now wish that I copied the recipe down. The quick version is that NatGreenMeds got very upset over something that Chilihunter said and in a rushed decision, NatgreenMeds deleted all of his posts. Its a bummer too, this was a great sounding recipe......

[AlabamaJack]

I will PM nat and ask him to post it again....maybe he will..

[LUCKYDOG]

I pm'ed him after I saw it --- I printed it... I'll look for it at home I can post it or if Nat doesnt want it up I can pm it.. I came in just to read it again.

Too bad though I was really looking forward to making this

[AlabamaJack]

cool LD...thanks man...

[Pepperfreak]

Luckydog...If he doesn't want it posted again, could you PM the recipe to me too, please.

[LUCKYDOG]

Not a problem guys let me take a look when I get home.

[NatGreenMeds]

Sorry it got deleted folks. I restored it.

Just look at the first post in this thread...

[Pepperfreak]

Thanks for re-posting Nat

[AlabamaJack]

Thanks Nat...

[NatGreenMeds]

seems like a lot of vinegar (and ketchup). how was the heat when made according to the recipe?

Hey chilliman, I missed your post somehow. To answer your question, Datils are more about flavor than heat, even though they do have a respectable heat to them.

I would put them right around a Jalapeno on the heat scale. There is a LOT of variety in Datils. Everything from barely spicy to hot as hell. I've had some that could rival a really hot Hab and some that were as lame as a Cubanelle for heat.

The amount of peppers in the recipe depend on how much heat you want. The recipe is a basic "Start Here" type recipe, as many are.

Now that I have a good supply of Naga Powder, I just use it to increase the heat in everything without changing the flavor much.

[Omri]

Datils are WAY HOTTER than any Jalapeño and most Habaneros, too.

[NatGreenMeds]

chilliman64, my information about Datils comes from more than 30 years of growing them. In that time, I've of course tasted my own each time as well as hundreds of Datils grown by others.

Some Datils can be very, very hot and some can be as mild as to show almost no heat at all.

I think I already said this....

[LUCKYDOG]

Thanks for the recipe again Nat-- I am looking forward to making this as soon as I get some peppers :drooling:

[NatGreenMeds]

Thanks for the recipe again Nat-- I am looking forward to making this as soon as I get some peppers :drooling:

Hey, I should have left it there to begin with. My temper got the best of me and I'm way too old to be doing that crap.

Good luck with your Datils man!

[talas]

nat you are my datil guru cheers for putting the recipe back i had not written it down ;)

[NatGreenMeds]

Hey Talas, if you've never had Datils before, the flavor will surprise you. Very unique. Makes an awesome glaze on any meat.

[talas]

Hey Talas, if you've never had Datils before, the flavor will surprise you. Very unique. Makes an awesome glaze on any meat.

had the joy of trying one a few weeks back and i must say..next to the fatalli its my favourite tasting pepper..has a real deep fruity/hot and sweet taste great all rounder really..iam growing the maui purple and the leaves are identical to a datil (Apart from being purple) interesting :)

[NatGreenMeds]

had the joy of trying one a few weeks back and i must say..next to the fatalli its my favourite tasting pepper..has a real deep fruity/hot and sweet taste great all rounder really..iam growing the maui purple and the leaves are identical to a datil (Apart from being purple) interesting :)
That's interesting. I'm trying to grow the Maui purple as well. It's one of the peppers that hasn't sprouted yet. How long did it take for yours to sprout? It's been about 3 weeks for me and no sign of sprouts yet. My White Bullets finally sprouted. 3 of 3 seeds put in. My Thai Super Hots are growing like crazy! It acts like it's on steroids.

Good luck to you with your plants.

[scoville]

Nat-i'm looking forward to trying this soon as my datil just started flowering.Assuming it doesn't float away this week!As your so familiar with said chile,i was wondering if you have tried smoking them,chipotle or morita style?

[NatGreenMeds]

Nat-i'm looking forward to trying this soon as my datil just started flowering.Assuming it doesn't float away this week!As your so familiar with said chile,i was wondering if you have tried smoking them,chipotle or morita style?
No, I sure haven't tried them that way. The only way I've ever had them is green, in salads, relish and cooked dishes.

I might just have to try that this year...

[talas]

That's interesting. I'm trying to grow the Maui purple as well. It's one of the peppers that hasn't sprouted yet. How long did it take for yours to sprout? It's been about 3 weeks for me and no sign of sprouts yet. My White Bullets finally sprouted. 3 of 3 seeds put in. My Thai Super Hots are growing like crazy! It acts like it's on steroids.

Good luck to you with your plants.

quite a while as i remember about 3 weeks to sprout looking good now still only about 4 inches tall but the leaves are vigorous :)

[hixs]

Thanks Nat,,I just found this thread and am glad.Not sure what the difference is but have 2 reg datils and 2 red datils growing now.Never tasted either but fit to help fill a plant order.Thanks a bunch Rich

[JayT]

Great recipe Nat. I'm not growing any Datils this year, but I will try it with something else I am growing. Maybe my Thais.

[NatGreenMeds]

Thanks Nat,,I just found this thread and am glad.Not sure what the difference is but have 2 reg datils and 2 red datils growing now.Never tasted either but fit to help fill a plant order.Thanks a bunch Rich
I've never heard the term "Red Datil" for a Datil plant. As far as I know, *all* Datil's turn red when ripe. Most are used while green. I wonder if it's some sort of hybrid that maybe the leaves are red or something. Could you tell me where it was you bought the seeds for it?

[NatGreenMeds]

Great recipe Nat. I'm not growing any Datils this year, but I will try it with something else I am growing. Maybe my Thais.

You must have read my mind...

I have a "Thai Super Hot" that I intend to do that with. I'm thinking of making a line of Datil based sauces that each have unique peppers from another country in the sauce. Each would have a flavor blend of both peppers. I'd have to balance the amounts of each pepper to make both be tasted in the sauce, but I have *lots* of "guinea pigs" in my city that are willing to test my sauces.

Which Thai pepper are you going to try?

The Thai Super Hot I have is still a seedling, but it's out growing all my other seedlings about 2 to 1. I looks to be quite a plant.

Good luck to you with your plants. I hope your harvest is bountiful.

[NatGreenMeds]

First Datil of the year! Yeah!

I have flowers and tiny peppers all over now.

Here we go!

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/9834/datiljun2708nd4.jpg

[hixs]

Hey Nat the plants came from chiliwoman.com.I`ll try to get a close up pic and post it.They were used to fill out my order.Looking at your pic they look alot alike.Maybe it is a hybrid.I do know she does that. Rich

[NatGreenMeds]

Hey Nat the plants came from chiliwoman.com.I`ll try to get a close up pic and post it.They were used to fill out my order.Looking at your pic they look alot alike.Maybe it is a hybrid.I do know she does that. Rich

It'll be interesting to see what grows on it!

[LUCKYDOG]

Ok time is up -- since I have seen that most people use these peppers green I am about ready to make this recipe! I will be getting my jars this week and make the relish toward the end of the week! SO excited ...the way this looks I may triple the recipe or more....
can you use more than 1/2 cup and is seeding necessary ?? I'd like it to be on the warmer side but not to the point where I am the only one eating it.

[NatGreenMeds]

Ok time is up -- since I have seen that most people use these peppers green I am about ready to make this recipe! I will be getting my jars this week and make the relish toward the end of the week! SO excited ...the way this looks I may triple the recipe or more....
can you use more than 1/2 cup and is seeding necessary ?? I'd like it to be on the warmer side but not to the point where I am the only one eating it.

Sure. You can adjust the amount of pepper to your liking. You can always dilute it with tomato sauce if you make it too strong for others. Have two strengths available. Let me know how it turns out for you.

[talas]

luckydog looking foward to seeing pictures of the Datil lab lol

Datil relish erm :hell::drooling:

Nat hows your datils going have the ripened yet,or do use all yours when there green? :)

[NatGreenMeds]

luckydog looking foward to seeing pictures of the Datil lab lol

Datil relish erm :hell::drooling:

Nat hows your datils going have the ripened yet,or do use all yours when there green? :)

I use mine green except for a few for seed.

Not many so far this year. The weather is playing havoc with them. When it cools a bit, they'll pick up. I've only harvested a handful and used them all in my vinegar salad pepper jar. Man, it's good on a salad or any hot greens like collards.

[LUCKYDOG]

Alright -- I didnt take pictures -- I started off by picking numerous green Datil peppers and bringing them indoors and had my wife try 1 pepper -- after recovering from the shot to the bread basket I started the process of deseeding (not all the seed) and stemming.... I didnt think they were to hot so I had used maybe 10 so minced it would be about 1/2 to 3/4 cup... I didnt have a bell pepper so I used the next best thing - 4 Anaheim's from outback as well -- the rest is standard ...a good size of Vidalia onion and 2 cloves of garlic, ketchup and apple cider vinegar...

I thru the peppers, onion, garlic in a food processor and minced them up.
In a nearby pot I pured the Ketchup, Cider vinegar, sugar and salt.
I put the mixture of peppers into the pot and an instant pepper smell hits the house my wife comes in saying "that smells like its going to be hot" me "wah wah wah" after catching my breath from the shot to the solar plexus the mix was starting to boil -- I simmered and reduced the mix by 1/2 or a bit more till it was a nice thick consistency -- canned I made 2 pints -- We had it with hotdogs last night OMG its tastey... and my wife ....well she likes it too ...the peppers mellow out after the cooking.. I am very pleased with it.
I say my wife hitting me like that in jest, she is all of about 5'2" and I am 6'3" and 275lbs--:shocked: ;)

Thanks Nat

I think I will follow the recipe more closely in terms of the amount of Datil peppers I put in ( I do have A LOT of them )and Bell or Anaheim I just eye balled it so there is a distinctive Datil taste that is foremost then blends well with the ketchup and vinegar.. the flavor is great and goes great with vinegary-ness of mustard --

I will be making this again !!

[talas]

Luckydog love Datils as you no and carnt wait to see your pictures of your sauce with that great recipe :drooling:

[AlabamaJack]

I say my wife hitting me like that in jest, she is all of about 5'2" and I am 6'3" and 275lbs--:shocked: ;)

Watch out for the uppercut....could be deadly....

[Sickmont]

I didnt have a bell pepper so I used the next best thing - 4 Anaheim's from outback as well

Next best thing? I think you got that backwards, sir.

[LUCKYDOG]

Luckydog love Datils as you no and carnt wait to see your pictures of your sauce with that great recipe :drooling:
This was my first time trying them I must say they are a surprising little pepper :mouthonfire: I'll see if I can get a pic of the finished product... I have never made it before so it would be nice to critique it --

Watch out for the uppercut....could be deadly....
She is a fiesty one -- she saw me eat it and not flinch so she gave it a go -- thought she would know better --such a trooper

Next best thing? I think you got that backwards, sir.

Ha ha You are right -- I havent stuffed any yet I keep using them in place of the Bells

[NatGreenMeds]

I am very pleased with it. Thanks Nat
I will be making this again !!

I have a cupboard full of it and you still made my mouth water with your description of your efforts.

Those datils do have a nice flavor.

Congratulations man! You're a datil sauce maker now! It'll hook ya.

[LUCKYDOG]

An addictive heat and flavor -- do you use half cup seed peppers or half cup chopped and seeded?

I am going to make more as I have Datils all over the place

[NatGreenMeds]

An addictive heat and flavor -- do you use half cup seed peppers or half cup chopped and seeded?

I am going to make more as I have Datils all over the place

I usually seed the sauce. I don't like chewing on them.

It's still plenty hot that way. You can compensate by adding more peppers....

[LUCKYDOG]

I added more I just didnt know if it was 1/2 cup of pods or 1/2 cup chopped peppers

[talas]

Any pictures..Results LUCKYDOG ? :)

[NatGreenMeds]

Any pictures..Results LUCKYDOG ? :)

He ate it all !!!!

[talas]

You tease :lol:

[LUCKYDOG]

Ha ha ha sorry guys I have been camping and forgot... It is almost gone too !!! I have friends and family wanting me to make them jars of this incredible relish thanks Nat!!!! I will be making a few more batches next week as it stands I have enough peppers to do at least 12 pints or more I am going to put up as much as I can for the winter and for next year, if it lasts, One friend wanted it a bit hotter, if I could pffffft :rolleyes: so some chopped Naga is going into his heheheheh....(My luck I will like it that way as well....) I'll post pics I promise

[NatGreenMeds]

I'm so glad you've had good luck with it! I told you you'd get hooked on it!

Enjoy! I added some Naga to a batch already. It's great! I ordered some dried Nagas online. I can't wait for mine to put some fruit on!

Congrats LuckyDog!

[talas]

Nice one Luckydog gotta love the datils..gonna add naga to..oo HOT HOT HOT :lol:

[Steve973]

I made a variation of this recipe last night. I took this recipe and a recipe posted by kato and extracted what I liked from both recipes. This is what I did:

1 cup of diced/seeded datil and habanero
1 pint cider vinegar
1 pint heinz ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp salt

Place vinegar and peppers in a blender and puree. Then mix all ingredients in a pot and simmer slowly for 35 minutes. Package as desired. It made an amount that filled five typical hot sauce bottles.

I would have loved to have used only datil peppers, but my datil plant doesn't have that many peppers ready, and I prefer to use them when they are yellow-orange. I brought this sauce to work with me today, and 4/4 people who have tried it really love it! I really appreciate the recipes.

[NatGreenMeds]

That sounds really good Steve!

You need MORE DATILS!

[talas]

That sounds really good Steve!

You need MORE DATILS!

You can never have enough Datils nat :lol:

[Steve973]

That sounds really good Steve!

You need MORE DATILS!

I couldn't agree more. Next year I will remedy that problem. I will have at least four datil plants.

[NatGreenMeds]

What I plan to do with my pepper plants is grow one or two of each type on high nitrogen vegetative growth nutrients using topping until I have a nice large full plant with lots of branches. Then I'll take the upper 4 inches from each branch and clone an exact duplicate of the plant for the peppers. This will keep each plant pure. It makes no difference if it cross pollinates or not this way. I'll have as many of each type as I want.

I use this type of cloning device:

Botanicare's American Agritech Cloning Machines (http://www.americanagritech.com/product/product_detail.asp?ID=3&pro_id_pk=15)

The results are great. 15 days and you have a rooted clone that is identical to the host plant.

[Steve973]

What would 4 Nagas (as the only pepper in the recipe) be like?

[LUCKYDOG]

I have two plants and it is mayhem keeping up -- I am going to do the same recipe and probably triple or quadruple it and add two nagas to about 4-6 pints -- The taste and heat level the way it is works well with virtually everyone Its the pepperheads that I am giving a boost to and if it works well I will make more -- very good recipe

[talas]

More Datils and Fatalli and datils would rock,,Naga idea is good but the flavour of the Fatalli and datil a great marriage :rolleyes:

[NatGreenMeds]

What would 4 Nagas (as the only pepper in the recipe) be like?Seriously hot, but if that's the way you like it, then it would be great for you.

Let us all know......I'm betting you'll come back with part of your head taped on.

hehe

[Steve973]

I'm just getting some ideas for next year. I will have a couple of nagas growing next year, so I am coming up with ideas for their use. The flavor is definitely the most important thing. I will probably make a few versions since I'll be increasing my number of datil plants from one to four, and I'll also have four fatalii plants as well.

[LUCKYDOG]

You should have quite a few peppers already with one Datil

if my Fatellis were ripe I would try one -- but tonight I am mixing in 1 or 2 Nagas -- like stated above --
I'll probably have to make this one outside

[LUCKYDOG]

I checked yesterday and lo and behold 3 ripe Yellow Fatellis -- yup you know where they are going tonight !! I may do a regular (Datil only) Medium (Fatelli -- :shocked: pffft) and Extreme (Naga)

[talas]

I checked yesterday and lo and behold 3 ripe Yellow Fatellis -- yup you know where they are going tonight !! I may do a regular (Datil only) Medium (Fatelli -- :shocked: pffft) and Extreme (Naga)

:rolleyes: o my god Dont Tease you cruel sauce maker you..Datil/fatalli..


http://bestsmileys.com/kissing2/7.gif

[NatGreenMeds]

I checked yesterday and lo and behold 3 ripe Yellow Fatellis -- yup you know where they are going tonight !! I may do a regular (Datil only) Medium (Fatelli -- :shocked: pffft) and Extreme (Naga)I'll be right over....was that a right or a left at the pond?

[talas]

I'll be right over....was that a right or a left at the pond?

Talas takes his jealously out on Nat Going round to dogs for a Datil Heatfest..daman damn damn :(