The way I would interpret it is that he is using a slicing blade on his food processor to make the slices of peppers and onions. Personally I think I'd use a knife or a mandoline as I like thicker slices. No reason why you couldn't use either rings or long slices - whichever you prefer.

The word "chop" is rhetorical I think and referring back to the "slicing he did with the food processor". But no, it isn't a relish although could easily be made into one if you wanted to. But yes you do remove the seeds I'd say since that is normally the case.

Vinegar can be whichever you prefer. White is a sharp flavor and commonly used in pickling. Cider is a more mellow flavor. I generally prefer cider but in this case I think I'd go with white. JMO

Hope this helps.

Dave

I just made a batch from a recipe that Carol (Readinglady) sent me. I removed the seeds using a potato peeler, slick as a whistle, I wanted them milder. I then sliced them into rings, packed them with the onions. I used white vinegar and the recipe I used had honey as a sweetener. I haven't tasted them, but Elery will when he gets home this weekend.

Annie

Remove seeds and use cider vinegar for a more mellow taste. Before using the prepared brine, TASTE it to see if it suits you and hubby.

Annie, did Elery have a chance to try these pickles? What did he think of them? Just curious

Sorry I did not see this post earlier. I have been busy.

I use the slicing blade with our food processor. It cuts them into nice slices, if you stack them all in nicely. However, I don't always do that. I have a wide mouth one and I stuff it full and go to town! When they are sliced, I loaded it up again. If you wanted to you could hand slice. However, when you have 20 pounds of Jalapenos, my hands would hurt before I am done!

With the onions, I cut off the ends, peel the outside and quarter. Then run those through the processor too. When it is all done, I dump everything into a 2 gallon ziplock bag and mix it up. Then pack into jars. REMEMBER rubber gloves the whole time!

Also, about deseeding. I don't it adds to the flavor and heat. If you want it milder, you could deseed them. I made a few half and half jars last time. I used Fooled you Jalapenos and Jalapenos. The Fooled you have no heat. This made for an interesting combo. Is it hot or is it not?

Vinegar: I used white vinegar. I guess you could use Apple Cider, but I prefer White.

I also cut the recipe in half when I am low on peppers. It also works.

Good luck. I love these Jalapenos, I need to make a bunch before it freezes. Maybe next weekend.

Jay

kathy, Elery loved the darned things. Even seeded they were too hot for me, I'm a wuss, but I did nibble one of the onions. It was pretty hot too, in my opinion, but elery and his oldest son just sat down and polished off an entire jar!

Annie