Tree Nut Free Sweet Pickle Relish
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own condiments from scratch, and this sweet pickle relish is a perfect place to start. Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, it brings together crisp cucumbers, onion, and green bell pepper in a brine that gets its warm golden color from a touch of turmeric. The double-vinegar combination — white distilled and apple cider — gives it a layered tartness that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Salting the vegetables first and pressing out the liquid is the key step that keeps the relish from turning watery, so don't skip it. Everything simmers together into a glossy, tender relish with just enough bite left in the vegetables to keep things interesting. Store-bought relish can be a surprisingly tricky label to read, but this homemade version uses straightforward pantry staples with no hidden additives to worry about. Spoon it onto hot dogs, stir it into potato salad, or mix it into a quick tartar sauce — it earns its place in the fridge fast.
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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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