Spiced Pear Relish

• 6 Firm Barlett or Anjou or whatever pears you can find. Core, peal and finely chop.
• 1 medium onion, very finely chopped. I like white.
• 1/4 cup kosher or other big grain salt.
• 2 large jalepeños.  Seeded and Minced.
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1.5 c golden raisins
• 1 Tbl minced, peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tsp tumeric
• 1 tsp yellow mustard seed

1. In a large bowl, toss the pears w the inion, salt and jalepeñeos. Cover and refridg over night.

2. Drain pears into a colander and rinse the.  In a large saucepan, combine the pears with the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Simmer over low heat for 25 minutes or until thickened.  Let the pear relish cool.  Serve cold or at room temp.

3. Sometimes I add a little mint or brightener...