Homemade Onion and Jalapeno Relish Recipe

A super simple but super delish recipe that goes great on all your favorite grilled foods--hot dogs, anyone?

4.49 from 27 votes

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Course: Condiments, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jalapeno relish, no cooking required, Onion and Jalapeno, Onion relish, Relish, Relish Recipe

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 4kcal

Slice the onion into slivers. Have a look at the image. Slice crosswise as thin as you can, and then slice the slivers crosswise. It helps to do a quarter of the onion at a time.
Repeat the slicing with small slivers until you have diced the onion completely. Transfer to a bowl.
Repeat the process with half of a jalapeno pepper. Rinse the pepper, slice in half lengthwise, and then remove the seeds and ribs.
Add the diced jalapeno bits to the relish. (You can skip the jalapeno or lessen the amount if you really do not like spicy foods, but both onions and jalapenos have great anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant qualities). Add to the onions. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and salt.
Finish by adding the 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Put in the fridge and chill for 1 or more hours. This is one dish that pays to make ahead. You can store in the fridge for several days--the longer it sits, the better the flavors meld. Serve anywhere your normally would add relish. You will find it very refreshing without all the preservatives and sugar often found in prepared foods.