Fresh Old-Fashioned Cucumber Relish No Sugar Added Easy Homemade Recipe
A simple, tangy, and crunchy cucumber relish made without added sugar, perfect as a versatile condiment for summer meals and BBQs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably pickling cucumbers)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (yellow or white)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
- A pinch of turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- A few grinds of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers thinly (about 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick). Set aside.
- Finely dice 1 small onion.
- In a separate bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, water, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to dissolve salt and distribute spices.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to coat evenly without crushing the slices.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the relish sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry and cucumbers to soften slightly.
- Transfer the relish to a glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (best after overnight).
- Before serving, stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
If cucumbers are too watery, sprinkle with salt and drain in a colander for 15 minutes before mixing to avoid sogginess. Toast mustard seeds lightly in a dry pan for 30 seconds for a nuttier flavor. Letting the relish rest overnight intensifies flavors. Adjust salt and vinegar to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 15
- Sodium: 230
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
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