Description
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Sweet & Spicy Pickle Relish, a zesty condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This easy-to-make relish combines crunchy green peppers, cucumbers, and onions with a balance of sweet and spicy elements that enhance everything from burgers to sandwiches. Perfect for canning, you can preserve the taste of summer all year round or share it as a thoughtful gift. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious homemade relish ready in no time. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this Sweet & Spicy Pickle Relish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups grated green pepper
- 3 cups grated pickling cucumber
- 1 cup minced onion
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- In a large non-reactive pot, combine the grated green pepper, cucumber, and onion.
- Stir in 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables soften and liquid reduces by one-third (about 30 minutes).
- Drain the mixture, discarding the liquid. Return the vegetables to the pot and add remaining vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and red chili flakes.
- Simmer again for another 5 minutes. Ladle into hot sterilized jars with half an inch headspace, seal with lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg