Hazelnut Free Chow Chow Relish
This tangy, golden relish is the kind of condiment that quietly steals the show at every cookout, potluck, or weeknight dinner. Cabbage, carrot, zucchini, and onion get salted and squeezed dry before simmering in a bright brine of apple cider vinegar and honey, with warm notes of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon threading through every bite. The result is a glossy, syrupy relish that's punchy and a little sweet — the kind of thing you'll want to spoon over grilled sausages, pile onto sandwiches, or serve alongside anything that needs a lift. Store-bought relishes and condiments can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague labeling make it hard to feel confident about what's actually in the jar. Making it from scratch with this straightforward ingredient list means you know exactly what went into it and can serve it without a second thought. The recipe is simple enough for a weekend afternoon and rewards you with up to two weeks of flavor-packed relish ready to go in the fridge. Once you taste how good homemade is, the jarred stuff really doesn't stand a chance.
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16 servings
- 3 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1 cup zucchini, finely diced
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For finishing
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, diced zucchini, and diced onion in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon fine sea salt and toss well to coat. Let the vegetables sit for 1 hour at room temperature until they have released a significant amount of liquid and softened noticeably.
- 2
Transfer the salted vegetables to a clean kitchen towel or several layers of cheesecloth and squeeze firmly over the sink until as much liquid as possible has been expelled — the vegetables should feel dry and compact.
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