Wheat Free Classic Relish
Bright, tangy, and loaded with color, this homemade relish is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better — hot dogs, burgers, grain bowls, you name it. Store-bought versions can be a minefield for anyone avoiding wheat, since thickeners and additives sometimes sneak into the ingredient list in ways you'd never expect. Here, every single ingredient is naturally free of wheat: crisp English cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, onion, vinegar, sugar, and a warm hit of mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. The salting step is the real secret — drawing out excess moisture before cooking means the relish thickens beautifully without needing any starch or filler. The result is a glossy, jewel-toned relish with just the right balance of sweet, sour, and savory. Spooned into jars and kept in the fridge, it's the kind of homemade staple that quietly upgrades your whole week of meals.
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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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