Best 2 Chicago Hot Relish Recipes

Chicago-style hot relish is a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy condiment that is served on hot dogs, hamburgers, and other foods. It is made with chopped pickles, onions, celery, red peppers, and a variety of spices, and is typically served cold. The relish adds a unique flavor and texture to these dishes, and is an essential ingredient in a classic Chicago-style hot dog.

This article provides three different recipes for Chicago-style hot relish, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a traditional sweet and tangy relish, made with a combination of sweet pickles, onions, celery, and red peppers. The second recipe is a spicier version, made with the addition of jalapeño peppers and cayenne pepper. The third recipe is a neon green relish, made with the addition of green food coloring.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy the delicious flavor of Chicago-style hot relish. So grab a hot dog, hamburger, or your favorite sandwich, and give it a try!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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:

Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions for the best flavor.
Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you get clean, even slices of vegetables.
Chill the relish before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
Store the relish in a clean, airtight container: The relish will keep for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Use the relish on hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, or as a condiment with other dishes.

Conclusion:

Chicago hot relish is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. With its sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor, it's sure to add a kick to your next meal. So next time you're looking for a new condiment to try, give Chicago hot relish a try. You won't be disappointed!

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