Best 2 Chicago Hot Relish Recipes

Chicago hot relish is a tangy, bright pink condiment that is a staple of Chicago cuisine. It is a flavorful, slightly spicy relish that is commonly served on hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and polish sausage. This relish is also used as a dipping sauce for fries or as a topping for burgers. If you're looking for a unique and delicious way to add some flair to your next meal, Chicago hot relish is the perfect choice. Whether you're a local Chicagoan or just someone who loves trying new and exciting foods, you'll find that this relish is a great addition to your culinary repertoire. So, get ready to explore the world of Chicago hot relish and discover how it can transform your next meal into a taste sensation.

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CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG WITH HOMEMADE RELISH

Chicago-Style Hot Dog with Homemade Relish image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 natural casing all-beef franks
4 fresh hot dog buns
1 small white onion, finely chopped
8 jarred sport pickled peppers (or sub pickled hot peppers)
Homemade Bread and Butter Relish, for serving, recipe follows
Yellow mustard, for slathering
Hand Cut Fries with Celery Salt, for serving, recipe follows
1 cup bread and butter pickles, finely diced
1 tablespoon pickled cherry peppers, finely diced
1 teaspoon sugar
Vegetable oil
4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
Celery salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

Set up a large pot with a steamer insert and steam the franks until warm, about 5 minutes. When the franks are almost done, place the buns on top of the franks to steam, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the franks in the buns and top each with some of the onions, 2 peppers, some Homemade Bread and Butter Relish and slather with mustard. To serve, top the franks with a handful of Hand Cut Fries with Celery Salt, wrap each frank in foil and let steam, 2 to 3 minutes, before eating. Eat on the towel-lined trunk of a car.
Combine the pickles, peppers and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Serve.
Fill a 6-quart heavy pot or Dutch oven two-thirds of the way full with oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Fry the potatoes in batches, until golden brown, 8 minutes per batch. Transfer the potatoes with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with celery salt and serve immediately.

CHICAGO HOT RELISH

Chicago Hot Relish image

Filled with flavor, from the Mississippi Valley Chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. While this recipe is written in an old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 peck ripe tomatoes
1 cup onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 hot red pepper, chopped (leaving seeds in will add heat)
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons salt
3 cups cider vinegar
1/2 cup mustard seeds
2 tablespoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove

Steps:

Chop tomatoes finely, drain off excess juice.
Mix with onions, peppers and celery.
Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar; add with mustard seed and spices to vegetables.
Mix well and seal in sterilized jars.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your relish. Choose tomatoes that are firm, red, and free of blemishes.
Chop your tomatoes evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming mushy.
Use a variety of peppers: The different types of peppers will give your relish a complex flavor. Be sure to include some sweet peppers, some hot peppers, and some bell peppers.
Don't overcook the relish: Overcooked relish will lose its fresh flavor and become mushy. Cook it just until the tomatoes are softened and the peppers are tender.
Let the relish cool completely before storing it: This will help to preserve its flavor and prevent it from spoiling.

Conclusion:

Chicago hot relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of foods. It's perfect for hot dogs, hamburgers, and grilled meats. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or chips. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to your meals, give Chicago hot relish a try. You won't be disappointed.

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