Spicy English Snack
10 servings
60 minutes
Spicy English relish is a zesty blend of vegetables, fruits, and spices turned into a fragrant preserve. Rooted in British culinary tradition, this recipe dates back to ancient methods of preserving food with vinegar and spices. The flavor of the relish is a balance of the tangy-sweet notes of apples and gherkins, warmed by the heat of chili and garlic. Mustard seeds and allspice add piquancy while brown sugar softens the heat. This English delicacy pairs excellently with meat dishes, cheeses or simply as a standalone snack. Oven slow-cooking deepens the flavor while two weeks of infusion reveals the aroma in its fullness. An ideal choice for lovers of spicy and rich flavors!
1
Wash, dry, and chop the vegetables and fruits into small pieces, preferably cubes. Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Turnip: 2 pieces
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Courgette: 2 pieces
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
2
Put everything in a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients, add sugar, salt, vinegar, garlic, spices, and lemon juice, and place it on medium heat.
- Cane sugar: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Apple cider vinegar: 100 g
- Garlic: 4 pieces
- Allspice berries: to taste
- Mustard seeds: to taste
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Put the boiled mixture in the oven at about 180 degrees for 0.5 hours.
5
Transfer to sterilized jars, seal, cool, and let sit for 1-2 weeks in a cool place.