This vibrant garden relish transforms simple vegetables like green peppers, tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and eggplant into a tangy, sweet condiment that packs a punch of flavor. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and aromatic seeds like mustard and celery creates a complex taste profile that balances acidity with subtle heat. It has a wonderful texture, offering a satisfying crunch that holds up well against rich foods. This versatile relish is an excellent addition to hot dogs, hamburgers, cold cuts, or even grilled chicken. It’s a classic homemade condiment that is easy to prepare and keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a reliable staple for everyday meals and summer barbecues alike.
Relish
Description
This vibrant garden relish transforms simple vegetables like green peppers, tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and eggplant into a tangy, sweet condiment that packs a punch of flavor. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and aromatic seeds like mustard and celery creates a complex taste profile that balances acidity with subtle heat. It has a wonderful texture, offering a satisfying crunch that holds up well against rich foods. This versatile relish is an excellent addition to hot dogs, hamburgers, cold cuts, or even grilled chicken. It&# 226;ÂÂs a classic homemade condiment that is easy to prepare and keeps well in the refrigerator, making it a reliable staple for everyday meals and summer barbecues alike.Ingredients
Directions
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Using the coarse blade of a food chopper, grind the peppers, tomatoes, onion, zucchini, and eggplant until coarsely chopped.
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Stir the salt into the chopped vegetables, cover, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight.
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The next day, rinse the vegetables thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, mustard seed, celery seed, and fine herbs.
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Stir in the drained vegetables into the saucepan mixture.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 281.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 29270.9mg1220%
- Total Carbohydrate 68.6g23%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 64.6g
- Protein 1.7g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Store the relish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of salt or rinse the vegetables more thoroughly after the overnight stand.
Ensure all vegetables are fresh for the best texture and flavor. Older vegetables may release too much water, altering the consistency.
