MSG Free Sweet Pickle Relish
Homemade condiments are one of those kitchen projects that immediately make you feel like you have your life together, and this bright, tangy relish is no exception. Store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in additives and flavor enhancers that have no business being in a simple pickle relish, so making your own is the cleanest way to keep the ingredient list honest. Crisp cucumbers, onion, and green bell pepper get salted and drained before simmering in a sweet-tart brine of white distilled vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and sugar, with mustard seeds, celery seeds, and a pinch of turmeric rounding everything out beautifully. The result is a glossy, jewel-toned relish with just the right balance of sweet, sour, and savory — nothing artificial, nothing mysterious. It's the kind of thing you'll want to spoon onto hot dogs, stir into potato salad, or tuck into a burger without a second thought. A batch keeps in the fridge and tastes even better after a day or two once the flavors have had time to settle in together.
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32 servings
- 1 ½ lbs cucumbers (about 3 medium), finely diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup white distilled vinegar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp celery seeds
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced cucumbers, onion, and green bell pepper 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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