Christine'S Pickle Relish
Christine's Pickle Relish offers a tangy, sweet, and crunchy condiment with fresh cucumber, onion, and celery flavors, perfect for adding zest to sandwiches and burgers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Grind cucumbers, onions, and celery separately.
- Add salt and water to ground cucumbers and onions and let stand overnight.
- Add celery to the mixture.
- Drain the mixture.
- Mix remaining ingredients and add to the vegetable mixture.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes or longer, then can.
Tips & Substitutions
For a crunchier relish, try adding a splash of lemon juice for acidity or substitute a couple of cucumbers with zucchini. If you're short on onions, use shallots for a milder flavor. To reduce the sweetness, cut down on sugar or replace half with honey. Letting the mixture rest overnight helps enhance the flavors, so don’t skip this step.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Christine's Pickle Relish as a zesty topping for sandwiches or burgers, or mix it into potato salads and deviled eggs for extra flavor. It pairs beautifully with Everyday Salad, enhancing the dish with its tangy crunch. Enjoy it alongside barbecued meats or as a vibrant addition to cheese platters.
Storage & Reheating
Store the pickle relish in sterilized jars in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep it in the refrigerator, where it will last for up to 2 months. For best flavor, allow the relish to sit for a few days before using it, as this allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Christine'S Pickle Relish contains roughly 1912 calories, with 42g protein, 353g carbohydrates, and 43g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (270% of the Daily Value), iron (222% of the Daily Value), and vitamin C (123% of the Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin A. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 3000mg per serving (130% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this relish less sweet?
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of sugar used or substituting some of it with alternatives like stevia or agave syrup. Taste as you go to find the right balance that suits your palate.
How long can I store the pickle relish?
If properly canned and sealed, this pickle relish can last for up to a year in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep it refrigerated and consume within 2 months for the best flavor and freshness.
Can I use different vegetables in this relish?
Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added color and texture. Just make sure to adjust the quantities to maintain the overall balance of flavors in the relish.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).