Cherry Onion Relish Recipes

SOUR CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Place the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and thyme and cook for 1-2 minutes or until just golden. Add the cherries, orange rind, liqueur, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Bring to the boil and cook for 30-35 minutes or until reduced and glossy. Allow to cool completely at room temperature.

CHERRY-ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a heavy based pan, and gently cook the onions until they become caramelised.
• Add remaining ingredients, cook on a low simmer until liquid has reduced and the relish is the consistency of jam.
• Cool before serving. Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

SPICY CHERRY CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Soak the sultanas in the kirsch/vodka for half an hour just to plump them up
• Toss all the ingredients into a non-reactive pan and heat gently till the sugar has dissolved
• Bring to the boil then lower heat to a simmer for about 45 minutes till a spoon can leave a clear trail on the bottom of the pan
• Ladle the cherry chutney into sterilised jars

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

CHERRY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and oregano in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in green chilies and green onions. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Add tomatoes; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

EASY ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute onions, celery and red bell pepper in the butter in a Dutch oven for about 15 minutes or until tender (do not brown).
• Add in vinegar and remaining ingredients to the mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
• Store in refrigerator for 1 day before using.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CRISP ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Place onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water and vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain onions, discarding liquid. Combine mayonnaise and celery seed; add to onions and mix well. Store in the refrigerator.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER, RADISH, AND CHERRY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, jalapeno, and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain though a fine sieve; discard solids. Let cool completely.
• Combine cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, and onion in a medium bowl. Pour in vinegar mixture, and toss to coat.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grate. Working in batches, grill chicken until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir mint into relish. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with vinegar if desired. Spoon relish on top of chicken, and garnish with mint sprigs.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic powder and herbs; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For relish, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until onion is browned. Add the cherries, vinegar and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature., Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan lined with foil. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with relish.