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Pickle Relish

Deliciously Spicy Pickle Relish You’ll Want on Everything

This homemade pickle relish is tangy and sweet, perfect for elevating any dish with its flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15

Ingredients
  

For the Relish
  • 4 cups Pickling Cucumbers Choose smaller, firm cucumbers for the best crunch.
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion Adds a savory balance that complements the flavors.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Provides mild sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Enhances savory complexity.
  • 1 whole Jalapeño Optional for heat; adjust as preferred.
For the Brine
  • 2 tablespoons Pickling Salt Essential for drawing out moisture.
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Creates a tangy brine.
  • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar Adds a sharp tang.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Adds color.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Optional for extra heat.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Medium-sized pot
  • mason jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the pickling cucumbers, yellow onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño in a food processor until finely minced.
  2. Transfer the chopped vegetables into a bowl, sprinkle with pickling salt, and soak in ice water for 1-2 hours.
  3. Drain the vegetables using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  4. In a pot, combine apple cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, dill, celery seed, turmeric, and crushed red pepper flakes. Heat until boiling.
  5. Add the drained vegetables to the boiling brine and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  6. Ladle the relish into sterilized mason jars, leaving ½ inch of headspace.
  7. Let the jars cool at room temperature before sealing and refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to one month. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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