Dorothy Smith Gooden’s Rhubarb Relish 🌿
Description: This delightful concoction is a cherished heirloom within the Smith Gooden family, boasting a tantalizing blend of tartness and spice that elevates any dish it accompanies. Whether slathered on sandwiches or paired with savory meats, this rhubarb relish promises to add a burst of flavor to your meals.
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Recipe Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Canadian, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Weeknight, Canning, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 642.2
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 455.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 161.8g
- Fiber Content: 4.8g
- Sugar Content: 147.5g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rhubarb | 2 |
| Onion | 1 |
| Vinegar | 1 |
| Brown sugar | 4 |
| Black pepper | 1/4 |
| Salt | 1 |
| Cinnamon | 1 |
| Allspice | 1 1/2 |
| Clove | 1 |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Begin by gathering your rhubarb, onion, vinegar, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and clove.
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Cook the Rhubarb Mixture:
- In a large pot, combine the rhubarb, onions, and vinegar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rhubarb and onions are soft, which should take about 30 minutes.
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Add Remaining Ingredients:
- Once the rhubarb and onions are softened, stir in the brown sugar, black pepper, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and clove.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
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Sterilize and Seal:
- While the relish is simmering, sterilize your pint sealers by boiling them in water for a few minutes.
- Once the relish has reached the desired thickness, carefully ladle it into the sterilized pint sealers.
- Seal the sealers according to your preferred canning method to preserve the relish for future enjoyment.
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Enjoy:
- Allow the relish to cool before serving.
- Refrigerate any opened jars and enjoy this delightful rhubarb relish as a flavorful accompaniment to your favorite dishes!
This recipe yields approximately 6-8 pints of Dorothy Smith Gooden’s Rhubarb Relish, ensuring you have plenty to share with friends and family or to keep stocked in your pantry for whenever a burst of flavor is needed.
