Homemade jalapeno relish is so easy to make and pairs perfectly with grilled and braised meats, sandwiches, burgers, salads and soups.
How to Make Jalapeno Relish
You’ll really only need 4 simple ingredients to make this homemade jalapeno relish recipe. Just follow these simple directions:
- Prepare the jalapenos. Wearing gloves, cut all the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Add the other ingredients. Add the garlic, jalapenos, vinegar and salt to the food processor and process a few times, until the jalapenos are chopped into small pieces.

- Transfer. Transfer to a jar.
- Refrigerate. Refrigerate for minimum one hour or until ready to serve.
What Does Jalapeno Relish Go With?
- Sandwiches
- Hot Dogs
- Potato Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Egg Salad
- Burgers
- Grilled Chicken
- Chips and Dip
- Baked Potato
- Soup
- Chili

How Long DoesJalapeno Relish Last in the Refrigerator?
When it comes to storing food, homemade Jalapeno Relish keeps surprisingly well at room temperature and in the refrigerator. This is because the apple cider vinegar and salt are natural preservatives which extend the shelf life of the Jalapeno Relish.
If stored properly in an airtight container in the refrigerator, Jalapeno Relish can typically last for up to two weeks. However, it’s important to note that the longer it sits in the fridge, the less intense the spice level may be.
Jalapeno Relish

Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh jalapeños
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Wearing gloves, cut all the jalapenos in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Add the garlic, jalapenos, vinegar and salt to the food processor and process a few times, until the jalapenos are chopped into small pieces.
- Transfer to a jar.
- Refrigerate for minimum one hour or until ready to serve.








Can the jalapeño relish be canned to last longer thank you.
Sorry Simona! I haven’t water bath canned this yet, and I can’t speak to how shelf stable or not the relish would be :(