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Rhubarb Relish

Rhubarb Relish is a traditional British recipe for a classic accompaniment or relish of rhubarb and onion cooked with sugar and spices until soft. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Rhubarb Relish.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

50 minutes

Additional Time:

(+chilling)

Makes:

1 jar

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Sauce RecipesVegetable RecipesBritish Recipes

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Ingredients:

375g brown sugar
350g finely-chopped rhubarb
350g finely-chopped onion
250ml malt vinegar
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper

Method:

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nicely thickened. Allow to cool then store in the refrigerator until needed.

This makes a wonderful accompaniment to cold meats and game. It also works well with oily fish such as mackerel.