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Cucumber Relish with Garlic and Chili

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This homemade cucumber relish combines fresh cucumbers with onions, sweet peppers, garlic and chili for a flavorful Swedish-style relish that's just as good on hot dogs as it is in homemade remoulade sauce.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Swedish
Keyword chili cucumber relish, cucumber relish, garlic cucumber relish, homemade cucumber relish, hot dog relish, Swedish relish
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 kg pickling cucumbers
  • 4-5 yellow onions
  • 4-5 red and yellow bellpeppers
  • 8-10 chili peppers
  • 20 garlic cloves
  • 350 ml 12% vinegar
  • 200 ml water
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 400 ml water
  • 4 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2-3 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  • Finely chop the cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, chili peppers and garlic.
  • Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard seeds in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chopped vegetables and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of the cooking liquid until smooth.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture back into the relish and bring it to a gentle boil. Simmer for another minute or two until slightly thickened.
  • Spoon the hot relish into clean, warm jars and seal immediately.

Notes

  • Remove the chili seeds if you prefer a milder relish.
  • Adjust the amount of chili to suit your taste.
  • Perfect for hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Also makes an excellent base for homemade remoulade sauce.
 

Storage

I water-bath can my cucumber relish for long-term storage.
If you don't preserve it, store the jars in the refrigerator.
Once opened, keep refrigerated.