Food Lens · Condiments
Relish
Tangy and either sweet or sharply sour depending on style, with a crunchy, finely chopped texture.
Lens analyzedRelish is a chunky condiment made from chopped, pickled vegetables, most commonly cucumber (sweet or dill relish), used as a topping for hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches. Other styles include corn relish and various pickled fruit or vegetable versions.
Where it comes from
Pickled vegetable condiments have roots in preservation techniques used long before refrigeration, and sweet pickle relish became a distinctly North American condiment closely tied to hot dogs and classic backyard cookouts.
Buying it
Check whether a jar is labeled sweet or dill relish, since the flavor differs significantly, sweet being more common as a hot dog topping.
Storing it
An unopened jar keeps in the pantry; refrigerate after opening and use within a few months, keeping the lid tightly sealed.
Keeps about 6 months in the fridge.
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