Lupin Free Classic Relish
Bright, tangy, and packed with crunch, this homemade relish is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better — from hot dogs and burgers to grain bowls and sandwiches. The combination of English cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and yellow onion gives it a fresh, garden-forward flavor that store-bought versions rarely match. A brine of white distilled vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric brings that classic sweet-and-sour balance with just enough warmth and depth. The salting step is key — drawing out excess moisture first means the finished relish has real texture instead of turning watery in the jar. Because every ingredient here is a whole, recognizable food, you can feel confident about exactly what's going into your condiment without scanning labels for hidden additives or fillers. It keeps beautifully in the fridge, so a single batch goes a long way toward elevating weeknight meals all week long.
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16 servings
- 4 cups english cucumbers, finely chopped (about 3 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 medium onion)
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 cup white distilled vinegar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Combine the chopped cucumbers, onion, and both bell peppers in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the kosher salt over the vegetables and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour, until the vegetables have released a significant amount of liquid.
- 2
Transfer the salted vegetables to a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Press firmly with your hands or the back of a spoon to squeeze out as much liquid as possible — the vegetables should feel noticeably drier.
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