3 Classic Condiments - Ketchup, Mustard and Pickle Relish pt3

Homemade Pickle Relish

• 2 cups finely chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water
• 1 tsp salt , divided

To Make:

1. Toss cucumber and onion with 3/4 tsp salt in a sieve set over a bowl and drain for 3 hours. Discard liquid from bowl. Wrap cucumber and onion in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2. Bring vinegar, sugar and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil in a heavy sausepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then boil until reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 3-4 minutes. Add cucumber-onion mixture and simmer, stirring 1 minute.

3. Transfer relish to a bowl and chill, uncovered, until cold, about 1 1/2 hours.

Relish keeps, chilled about 1 month