Hot Pepper Jelly
["12 hot peppers (red or green, depending on what color you want the jelly)", "1 Tbsp. salt", "3 slices onion", "2 c. vinegar", "3 c. sugar"]
["Remove seeds and membrane from peppers.", "Combine peppers and onion in food processor.", "Sprinkle with salt (draws out liquid and bitterness).", "Let stand 3 hours.", "Drain well.", "Discard liquid. Add vinegar and sugar to pulp.", "Also add a couple drops of food coloring (optional).", "Simmer until thick as for jam, 30 to 40 minutes.", "Add pectin if needed.", "Sterilize jars; fill with warm jelly.", "Let cool.", "Seal with wax.", "Good served on crackers."]
["hot peppers", "salt", "onion", "vinegar", "sugar"]