Best 6 Homemade Dill Relish Recipes

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From the garden to the jar, the tangy and aromatic flavors of homemade dill relish await your culinary exploration. A staple condiment for any kitchen, this relish transforms fresh dill, cucumbers, and spices into a vibrant symphony of flavors. As you embark on this culinary adventure, let us guide you through the steps of creating the perfect homemade dill relish, capturing the essence of summer's bounty in every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TANGY DILL PICKLE RELISH



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After searching for a great dill pickle relish, I combined a couple and came up with this wonderful tasting relish. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family.

Provided by Scutch

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6-7 1/2 pints, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs cucumbers (about 8-9 pickling cucumbers)
2 -3 sweet onions
1/4 cup pickling salt
3 cups white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dill seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Finely chop cucumbers and onions. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, stir well. Let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain mixture in a colander, rinse under cold water and drain again, pressing out any excess moisture.
  • In a large pot, bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, dill seed, mustard seed, celery seed to a boil.
  • Add cucumber mixture, bring to a boil again, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. After 9 minutes, mix the cornstarch with a bit of the simmering juice until no lumps remain. Add to the relish and mix well until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, add the turmeric and mix well.
  • Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal with lids and rings. Process in boiling water bath in canner for 10 minutes.

HOMEMADE DILL PICKLE RELISH



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Enjoy this delicious relish on your sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers or add it to your pasta and potato salads!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     condiment

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2½ lbs cucumbers ((weighed prior to peeling and seeding),peeled, center row of seeds removed, and finely diced)
1 large yellow onion (,finely diced)
1 small red bell pepper (,finely diced)
1 small green bell pepper (,finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (,finely minced)
¼ cup kosher or pickling salt ((neither of these have additives which is important to avoid when canning))
3 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar ((optional or use less according to taste))
2 teaspoons dill seeds
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place the diced cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Combine with the salt and pour water over the mixture until covered. Let sit for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the cucumber mixture in a colander, rinse thoroughly with water, and drain again.
  • In a large stock pot, add the sugar, vinegar, and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the drained cucumber mixture and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
  • Ladle the hot relish into hot sterile jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars clean and seal tightly with the lids.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Sealed jars will store in a cool, dark place for a year. If the seal is broken, the relish will keep in the fridge for at least a month. Makes 4 pints (you can use pint-sized or half pint jars). Best eaten at least a week later after the flavors have had time to meld and the vinegar mellows out a bit.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 6 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 1 g

EASY HOMEMADE DILL RELISH RECIPE



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Provided by The Prairie Homestead

Categories     Canning

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 pounds pickling cucumbers (big or small!)
1/2 cup non-iodized salt (I like this one)
2 teaspoons tumeric
2 medium onions, finely diced
1/3 cup organic sugar
2 tablespoons dill seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed
4 bay leaves
4 cups white vinegar

Steps:

  • Wash the cucumbers and peel if desired (I peeled about half of each one- I didn't mind leaving some of the peel on for color/texture, I just didn't want the peels to be overwhelming.)
  • Finely chop the cucumbers- I used the blade of my food processor, but I was careful to not overprocess and end up with cucumber puree.
  • Put the chopped cucumbers in a large bowl and mix in the salt and turmeric. Pour water over the cucumbers until they are completely covered and let them soak for 2-3 hours.
  • After the soaking period is complete, drain the cucumbers and rinse them under cool water. I used a fine-mesh sieve for this.
  • Placed the drain cucumbers in a stockpot and add in the chopped onions, sugar, dill, mustard seed, bay leaves, and white vinegar.
  • Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • At this point, I like to taste the relish to check the flavor balance and adjust accordingly. Add more sugar if you feel the vinegar is too strong.
  • Remove the bay leaves.
  • Ladle the relish into hot pint jars with 1/4″ headspace. Affix lids and rims, then process pints in a hot water bath canner for 15 minutes. (Altitude Note: Add an additional one minute of processing time for every 1000 feet you're above sea level.)

GREAT MUSTARD RELISH



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Goes great with hot dogs, brats, or burgers. Tastes better than the stuff you buy in the store!

Provided by henriksmom

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Relish Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

½ cup dill pickle slices
½ cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Place pickle slices in a food processor; pulse until pickles resemble relish. Spoon relish into a bowl and set aside. Rinse and dry food processor bowl. Add onion and pulse until it is the same size as the relish. Stir onion and mustard into the relish with a spoon until well-blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

DILL DIP



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Be prepared-you'll likely need to make a double batch of this delightful dill dip recipe. One is never enough when we have a get-together! It tastes fantastic with just about any vegetable, so you can use whatever you have on hand as a dipper. -Kathy Beldorth, Three Oaks, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh vegetables or potato chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

DILL CUCUMBER RELISH



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I adjusted 2 recipes I had for pickles and relish as I couldn't find a suitable Dill relish recipe anywhere.

Provided by Brenda Hall

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h35m

Yield 17 Pints

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 1/2 cups ground or diced cucumbers
3 cups ground green peppers
1 1/2 cups red bell peppers
5 cups finely diced or ground celery
3/4 cup salt
6 cups white vinegar
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
8 tablespoons dill seeds
4 teaspoons garlic powder (for Kosher, to taste)
5 cups finely diced or ground onions
2 tablespoons celery seeds

Steps:

  • Use coarse blade on grinder to chop vegetables.
  • Combine all vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with Salt.
  • Cover with cold water and let stand for 4 hours.
  • Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
  • Combine Vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed and dill seed.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in drained vegetables and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Pack into prepared jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
  • Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
  • Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality cucumbers for the best flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers so that they will absorb the pickling liquid more easily.
  • Be sure to measure the vinegar, sugar, and water accurately. The correct proportions are essential for a well-balanced relish.
  • Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric to the pickling liquid for extra flavor.
  • Bring the pickling liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Pour the hot pickling liquid over the cucumbers and onions. Be sure to completely cover the vegetables.
  • Allow the relish to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to fully develop.

Conclusion:

Homemade dill relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers, and it is also a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-make condiment. If you are looking for a flavorful and unique addition to your next meal, give this homemade dill relish recipe a try.

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