Product Spotlight: Sweet Relish
Some things just make cooking easier, like having the right spices, quality ingredients, and a jar of Mt. Olive Sweet Relish ready to transform any meal.
This beloved condiment, made from perfectly pickled cucumber pieces, isn’t just a hot dog topping: It’s a flavor enhancer, a recipe secret that’s been elevating home cooking for generations.
Keep a few jars in your pantry for whenever inspiration strikes.
The Perfect Balance of Sweet and Tangy
Mt. Olive Sweet Relish walks the perfect line between sweet and tangy, never too sour or overly sugary.
Each spoonful delivers bold, balanced flavor that transforms ordinary dishes into memorable experiences.
The magic happens when fresh pickling cucumbers meet a special blend of pickling spices, including mustard seed, celery, and dill, combined with white vinegar and pickling salt, all swimming in a brine sweetened with real sugar.
The result? Those satisfying chopped chunks that add both flavor and crunch to any dish, bringing dimension to your meals and transforming flat flavors into complex taste experiences.
Unlike other store-bought relishes that can be overly sweet or mushy, Mt. Olive’s crunchy texture stands out in everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to tuna salad and deli sandwiches.
The chopped onions, peppers, and cucumbers are finely diced to ensure a consistent bite. A teaspoon or tablespoon elevates everything from barbecue side dishes to holiday appetizers.
This relish echoes the flavor profiles of classic bread and butter pickles or sweet pickles, with the added convenience of not needing to sterilize pint jars or haul out the boiling-water canner.
While some might pickle their own using a water bath or simmering method in a large saucepan, Mt. Olive captures the preserved perfection without the prep.
That said, for those who enjoy canning, this relish can inspire a homemade pickle recipe using similar ingredients.
Think:
- Diced zucchini,
- Green bell pepper,
- A dash of celery seed, and
- A hint of turmeric.
It’s a staple in the fridge, never refrigerated past its prime, ready to ladle onto sandwiches, sausages, or mix into potato salad.
Whether you’re crafting refrigerator pickles, mixing up a pepper relish, or adding flair to your salsa spread, Mt. Olive Sweet Relish is the sweet-and-sour condiment that ties it all together!
Tasty Recipe to Try
The BEST Sloppy Joes: Transform basic ground beef into gourmet burger sliders with this secret sauce recipe. Sweet pickle relish combines with mayonnaise, French dressing, and apple cider vinegar to create a flavor profile that’s both familiar and exciting. Using 2 tablespoons of sweet relish in the sauce provides tangy-sweet bursts that complement the rich, savory beef perfectly. Serve on potato slider rolls with dill pickles, lettuce, and cheese for a meal that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.