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Sunday, June 12, 2016

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish

Have you ever made Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish? If you answered, no, you are missing out! Today I'm sharing my super simple recipe for this popular condiment that makes an awesome topper for hot dogs, hamburgers, and more!

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish Recipe on a hot dog in a bun ready to eat

 
Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish | by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - quick and easy recipe for refrigerator pickle relish that makes a great topping for hot dogs, burgers and more!  Great homemade relish for your summer BBQ!  #SundaySupper  #RKArecipes

I'm sharing this quick and easy recipe for Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish today because hot dogs are one of my husband's very favorite things to eat, and since they are viewed as a "enjoy once in a while food" in this house, he doesn't eat them as often as he would like.

While he enjoys relish on his dogs, he is not a fan of sweet pickle relish, so I developed this recipe just for him!

This relish is not sweet at all.  The brine uses a small amount of sugar which doesn't really lend much sweetness to the end product. This suites my husband is just fine!  Of course, if you prefer a sweeter relish, simply increase the amount of sugar in the recipe to your liking. 

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish | by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - quick and easy recipe for refrigerator pickle relish that makes a great topping for hot dogs, burgers and more!  Great homemade relish for your summer BBQ!  #SundaySupper  #RKArecipes

I don't process this relish in canning jars.  It doesn't last that long in my house to bother. I just store it in the refrigerator in a canning jar or a plastic container with a tight fitting lid.  I imagine it would be fine for a week or so in the fridge, but we always finish it before then.

If you've never pickled anything before, I'm here to tell you, it's one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen!  You can also add whatever herbs or spices you like to the brine to change up flavors. When you pickle something quickly, like this recipe, the veggies tend to keep a nice crunch, which I really love!

We like this relish with big and chunky pieces, because it makes a great pickled "salad" to eat along side with our meals, but if you prefer more traditional sized relish, just pulse the veggies in a food processor a few times before adding to the brine liquid. 

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish | by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - quick and easy recipe for refrigerator pickle relish that makes a great topping for hot dogs, burgers and more!  Great homemade relish for your summer BBQ!  #SundaySupper  #RKArecipes

Through the years, my husband Joe has been an awesome father to our three kids. He's always provided for us and made sure the kids were able to take advantage of every opportunity they wanted to explore growing up.

He's worked hard so I could be a stay-at-home mom and be able to raise our kids hands-on the way we always wanted to. My kids are lucky to have him. Unfortunately, my experience growing up was quite different, so to see my kids interact with a father who loves them more than he loves himself is priceless.  

So today, I honor one of the best fathers I know, my hubby, with his favorite meal...hog dogs with Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish! 

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish | by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - quick and easy recipe for refrigerator pickle relish that makes a great topping for hot dogs, burgers and more!  Great homemade relish for your summer BBQ!  #SundaySupper  #RKArecipes


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Condiment
American
Yield: 32 servings
Author: Renee Paj
Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish Recipe

Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish Recipe

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinInactive time: 4 H & 30 MTotal time: 4 H & 45 M
Quick recipe for a chunky. not-to-sweet relish with cucumber and onion perfect for hot dogs, burgers and more.

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 English cucumbers, cubed into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 TBSP granulated sugar
  • 1 TBSP kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. In medium saucepan, add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic and red pepper flakes. Bring to boil.
  2. Pack cucumber and onion pieces into a quart sized jar or plastic container. Pour hot vinegar mixture over veggies and let sit on counter, with lid off, for at least 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Drain off excess liquid as needed)

Notes

This recipe makes approximately one quart of relish. Each serving is approximately 2 tablespoons.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

10.08

Fat (grams)

0.03 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

0.01 g

Cholesterol (grams)

0 mg

Carbs (grams)

2.23 g

Fiber (grams)

0.16 g

Sugar (grams)

1.62 g

Net carbs

2.07 g

Protein (grams)

0.19 g

Sodium (milligrams)

219.06 mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate and only provided as a courtesy

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15 comments:

  1. This is my kind of canning! Your relish looks scrumptious!!

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  2. I brine meat all the time, but I've never brined cucumbers. Why not? I ask myself. Yours looks delicious. Nice post.

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  3. What a fun idea! My dad and I are the pickle eaters in my family, so I'll have to make some when he's coming over!

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  4. I prefer a less sweet relish too so this would be perfect for me!

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  5. I love refrigerator pickles! Relish is a great idea...I'll have to try it!

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  6. I have yet to make my own pickle relish but now that I know how simple it is, I'll be doing that this summer! Pinned for later!

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  7. i can't wait to make this for my Dad. he is famous for his hot dog sauce and this would be the perfect compliment!

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  8. We're hot dog lovers but I've never tried making my own relish- I'll have to give this a try!

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  9. Great recipe! I love making refrigerator pickles, but I've never done relish.

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  10. Wonderful recipe. I will be using this all summer long.

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  11. Is there an easy way to get the chunks to be smaller? The size of yours are about the extent of mine when I make relish, and I'd love to get them as small as the relish you see in the grocery store. Maybe one of those slap chop things? I'm worried I'll end up throwing juice everywhere. Thank you for your help and thank you for your recipe!

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    1. I bet you could pulse in a food processor to get the sized chunks you want!

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  12. Very good info. Lucky me I cme across your blog by chance (stumbleupon).

    I've saved it ffor later!

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  13. How long does the relish keep in the fridge?
    And can you freeze it?

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    1. Hello! Thanks for your question. It can last in refrigerator for about a month. You should not freeze it.

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