Our spicy cucumber relish just isn’t about the heat. There’s a touch of sweetness here, too, making it a flavorful foil to all sorts of fried or barbecued meats. It’s tasty served as a side to steak or simply sprinkled atop a hot dog. But don’t overlook it as a salad topping, too. It brings life to a plain Jane salad without tipping the scale on calories.
The recipe calls for green chili peppers. Jalapeños are, of course, a great choice, but other green chilies work as well. Opting for a milder Anaheim pepper or a hotter serrano are all simple swaps.
Spicy cucumber relish, if stored properly, can last for up to a month sealed in a sterilized jar and refrigerated. When opened (or if serving it immediately), use the relish within one week.
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Spicy Cucumber Relish
Spicy and slightly sweet – perfect paired with fried and grilled meats or served atop a salad.
Ingredients
- 4 baby cucumbers
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 green chili peppers Jalapeño works well
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop the cucumbers into small cubes.
- Peel and finely chop the onion.
- Slice the chilies, removing the seeds prior.
- Combine the cucumber cubes, onion, and chili in a bowl with the mustard seeds and salt.
- Heat the vinegar, sugar, and water until boiling.
- Add the cucumber mixture to a sterilized jar, then pour over the liquid.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate when cooled.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month and use within a week of opening.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
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