Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish
A flavorful journey back to the kitchen with Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish, perfect for hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups pickling cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 tablespoon spice mix (e.g., mustard seeds, celery seed, allspice)
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Prep your vegetables by washing cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers. Dice them into small, uniform pieces.
- Combine the diced cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the salt evenly and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the spicy syrup by combining sugar, vinegar, and spice mix in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add the salted veggies to the syrup. Stir gently to coat, boil, then simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Jar the relish into sterilized jars, leaving ½ inch of headspace at the top.
- Seal the jars with clean lids and process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes if storing long-term.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by cutting back on sugar or adding more vinegar if necessary. Experiment with spices for personalized flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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