Oats Free Sweet Pickle Relish
Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this homemade pickle relish is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste better — hot dogs, burgers, potato salad, you name it. Store-bought relish can be a surprisingly tricky territory, with some brands using shared facilities or additives that aren't always clearly labeled, so making your own puts you fully in control of what goes into the jar. The ingredient list here is beautifully straightforward: fresh cucumbers, onion, green bell pepper, and a punchy brine built from two types of vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric. That golden turmeric gives the relish its gorgeous color, while the double vinegar combo adds a depth that single-vinegar versions just can't match. Salting the vegetables first and pressing out the liquid is the key step that keeps the texture crisp rather than soggy — don't skip it. A quick simmer brings everything together into a glossy, tender relish that still has a satisfying little bite. Ladle it into jars, let it cool, and you've got a fridge staple that's ready to upgrade your next cookout spread.
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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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