Pregnancy Friendly Classic Relish
Bright, tangy, and packed with fresh vegetables, this homemade relish is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better. During pregnancy, store-bought condiments can feel like a minefield of preservatives, excess sodium, and ingredients you'd rather not puzzle over — making a batch from scratch puts you fully in control. English cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and onion form the crunchy, flavorful base, while a brine of white distilled vinegar, sugar, and warm spices like mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric brings it all together beautifully. The salting and rinsing step draws out excess moisture so the finished relish has just the right texture — tender but still with a satisfying little bite. Everything gets cooked down into a glossy, slightly thickened mixture that smells absolutely incredible as it simmers on the stove. Spooned into sterilized jars and kept in the fridge, it's ready to top burgers, hot dogs, grain bowls, or anything else you're craving. Knowing exactly what went into every jar makes it that much more satisfying to enjoy.
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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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