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Cucumber and Raisin Relish with Mustard Seeds

By Katherine Sacks

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Golden raisins add a bright sweetness to this fresh take on sweet-and-sour pickles. Serve it with our Cider-Brined, Maple-Glazed Pork Loin, spread it onto sandwiches, or use it to top hot dogs.

__Do Ahead__

Relish can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes, plus cooling

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 medium cucumber (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 ounces golden raisins (about 1/3 cup)
2 teaspoons mustard seeds

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Place cucumber, onion, raisins, and mustard seeds in a heatproof resealable container. Pour hot brining liquid over cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cool or at room temperature.

TagsCondimentCucumberVegetableOnionRoot VegetableRaisinDried FruitFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasyPickle & PreserveEpicurious

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