Description

This easy homemade pickle relish is a sweet-tangy condiment made from fresh cucumbers, ideal for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads. Perfect for home canning, it’s a delicious way to preserve your garden harvest and enjoy year-round flavor.

Ingredients

3–4 lbs cucumbers (less if using pickling cucumbers, more if using slicers)

1 large onion, about 1 cup chopped

1/4 cup pickling salt

1–2 cups sugar, depending on desired sweetness

3 cups white vinegar

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp celery seed

2 tsp mustard seed

Dash turmeric

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Instructions

Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut them lengthwise. Remove any seeds and cut into chunks.
Dice the cucumbers into small pieces using a food processor or by hand, being careful not to over-process.
Dice the onion and combine with cucumber in a large bowl or pot.
Sprinkle the mixture with pickling salt, cover, and let sit for 2–3 hours.
After resting, drain the mixture using a mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander. Press to remove as much moisture as possible.
In a large non-reactive pot, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Bring to a boil to create the brine.
Add the drained cucumber-onion mixture to the pot. Return to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Spoon the hot relish into sterilized cup-sized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe rims, apply lids, and process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Remove jars and allow them to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check for a proper seal before storing.

Notes

Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy relish.
Use fresh dill or dill seed for a dill pickle flavor.
Use full 2 cups sugar for a sweeter relish or sugar substitute for a low-sugar option.
Swap cucumbers for shredded zucchini for a variation.
Hand-chop veggies for chunkier texture.
Add herbs like thyme or oregano for an herbed version.
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening and use within 1 month.
Use only vinegar with 5% acidity for safe canning.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 25
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg