Favourite Relish
Brighten up your meals with this zesty and versatile Favourite Relish recipe! Packed with finely diced cucumbers, onions, and a colorful mix of green and red bell peppers, this homemade relish is a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. A harmonious blend of white vinegar, granulated sugar, and fragrant spices like celery seed and mustard seed creates a deliciously vibrant condiment that’s easy to prepare. After just 20 minutes of prep and a gentle simmer on the stovetop, you’ll have a flavorful relish ideal for enhancing burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards. This make-ahead relish can be stored in sterilized jars for long-term use or refrigerated in airtight containers for up to 2 weeks, making it the ultimate homemade topping to elevate your favorite dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (finely diced) cucumbers
- 2 cups (finely diced) onions
- 1 cup (finely diced) green bell peppers
- 1 cup (finely diced) red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons celery seed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely diced cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers.
Sprinkle the kosher salt over the vegetables and mix thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 hours to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture.
After 2 hours, transfer the mixture to a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove the excess salt. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, celery seed, and mustard seed. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Add the drained vegetable mixture to the saucepan and lower the heat to medium. Simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the relish thickens and the flavors meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the relish cool slightly.
Transfer the relish into sterilized jars if storing long-term or into airtight containers for immediate use. Seal tightly and refrigerate once cooled.
Serve as a topping or side with your favorite dishes. The relish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.8 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3587 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 365.4 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 336.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2396 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
