Pickle Relish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 to 8
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Cuisine
American
Pickle Relish
Description
In this Pickle Relish, diced cucumber, green bell pepper, and white onion start by simmering with half the apple cider vinegar to soften and develop flavor while loosening liquid. After draining excess liquid, the vegetables are returned to the pot with the remaining vinegar, cane sugar, mustard seeds, sea salt, red pepper flakes, and celery seed. A final simmer melds the flavors and infuses the relish with spiciness and tang.
The result is a relish with balanced acidity and sweetness, accompanied by subtle heat from red pepper flakes and depth from mustard seeds and celery seed. The vegetables retain some texture for pleasant mouthfeel without raw harshness. This relish can brighten any dish that benefits from bold, pickled notes.
Chilling after cooking allows the flavors to meld further. It’s a multipurpose condiment ideal for sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, or even as an ingredient in sauces. The recipe does not specify long-term storage but chilling until use keeps it fresh.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cucumber diced and seeded
- ¾ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup onion white, diced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and ¼ cup of the apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and discard any excess liquid.
- Return the veggies to the pot and add the remaining ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, the sugar, mustard seeds, salt, red pepper flakes, and celery seed. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove the relish from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Chill until ready to use.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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