Homemade Sweet Cucumber Relish
Translated from Spanish, the language of the reel.
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Sweet-and-sour cucumber relish inspired by the classic relish served with American food. It is aromatic, lightly spiced, and has an ideal texture for burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs.
- Time
- 60 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Snacks
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 600 g
- 240 g
- 100 g
- 240 g
- 3 g
- 6 g
- 2 g
- 30 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.1 kg before cooking, which is about 90 g per serving.
Steps
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Cut off and discard the ends. Halve them and remove the ribs and seeds to prevent the relish from becoming too watery.
Cut the cucumbers into small or medium pieces, aiming for a relatively uniform size to achieve an even texture.
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped cucumber, sugar, water, and white vinegar.
Add the salt and turmeric. If using, also add the ground black pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasonings and partially dissolve the sugar.
Cook the mixture over medium heat for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the cucumber to absorb the liquid. Continue until the liquid has reduced and the mixture reaches a thick, glossy, slightly caramelized consistency.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the juice of half a lemon to balance the sweetness with a tart note.
Let cool, then transfer the relish to a clean jar with a lid. Use it as an accompaniment for burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, or other fast foods.
Notes
The publication indicates an approximate yield of 750 ml. Store the relish refrigerated in a clean, tightly sealed jar; shelf life may vary from approximately one week to one month depending on hygiene, contamination, and storage conditions. This preparation does not replace a safe canning process for room-temperature storage.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 46
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 11 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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