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What Is Sweet relish and How Can I Use It?

Sweet relish is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 43 recipes to get you started.

sweet relish

What is sweet relish?

A relish is a cooked, pickled, or chopped vegetable or fruit food item which is typically used as a condiment.

The item generally consists of discernible vegetable or fruit pieces in a sauce, although the sauce is subordinate in character to the vegetable or fruit pieces.

It might consist of a single type of vegetable or fruit, or a combination of these. These fruits or vegetables might be coarsely or finely chopped, but generally a relish is not as smooth as a sauce-type condiment, such as ketchup.

The overall taste sensation might be sweet or savory, hot or mild, but it is always a strong flavor that complements or adds to the primary food item with which it is served.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (245g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 318Calories from Fat 10
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1986mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 85.9g 29%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Sugars 39.2
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin A 41% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 1% Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Quick facts

Where to find sweet relish: Sweet relish is usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group: Sweet relish is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese
甜津津有味
British (UK) term
Sweet relish
en français
relish sucrée
en español
condimento dulce

How much does sweet relish weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 245 grams
1 tbsp 15 grams
1 packet (2/3 tbsp) 10 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Recipes using sweet relish

There are 43 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Classic Tuna Salad

Classic Tuna Salad

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Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery and onion, creamy mayo, tangy dry mustard, and a touch of sweet relish. The quick, crowd-pleasing filling for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers.

Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad

Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad

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Turn leftover turkey into a refreshing pasta salad with sweet great peas, crunchy celery topped with bacon.

Turkey Reuben

Turkey Reuben

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Sliced turkey, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a homemade Russian dressing on buttered rye bread, broiled until golden and gooey. A lighter spin on the classic deli Reuben that's ready in 25 minutes.

Light Tuna Salad

Light Tuna Salad

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The addition of ingredients like curry powder and grated Parmesan make this salad special. Great for sandwiches, on crackers as an appetizer or served on lettuce leaves.

Bentley's Sweet Red Pepper Spread

Bentley's Sweet Red Pepper Spread

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This cream cheese-based cracker spread is served free at a local pub. It was so delicious that I knew I had to try to duplicate it home after I first had it. At the pub, the spread is served with club-type crackers, but it goes well on any cracker or with crudites.

Barack Obama’s Tuna Salad

Barack Obama’s Tuna Salad

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When President-elect Barack Obama made tuna salad with his family on “60 Minutes” last year, he used this recipe, specifying troll-caught albacore.

Beer Battered Deep Fried Fish With Tarter Sauce

Beer Battered Deep Fried Fish With Tarter Sauce

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"This delicious fish is great to serve for lunch or for dinner. The beer batter is just the best!"

Stove-Top Tuna Cakes

Stove-Top Tuna Cakes

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Enjoy these quick and easy Stove-Top Tuna Cakes, made with simple, hearty ingredients like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and eggs. Ready in just 20 minutes, this budget-friendly recipe delivers crispy, flavorful patties perfect for a satisfying meal.

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Turkey Breast- Orange Blackberry Relish

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Roasted turkey breast basted with orange juice concentrate, served with a homemade orange-blackberry relish thickened with brown sugar and cornstarch. A stunning, fruity holiday centerpiece that feeds 15.

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Favorite Picnic Potato Salad

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Picnic potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, dill and sweet relish, Cajun-style hot sauce, and chopped olives. A big-batch Louisiana-leaning crowd pleaser for cookouts.

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Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

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Low-fat old-fashioned potato salad with red-skinned potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, and pickle relish in a nonfat sour cream and fat-free mayonnaise dressing with dry mustard.

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Top-Dog Hot Dogs

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Loaded hot dogs topped with relish or chili sauce, diced green pepper, onion, tomato, and shredded mozzarella. A fully dressed dog with crunch and cheese in 10 minutes.

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Cheesy Pecan Yule Log

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Retro cream cheese and blue cheese log rolled in chopped pecans, with sweet pickle relish and dried onion for tangy bite. No-bake holiday and game-day appetizer that slices clean on a cracker.

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Stuffed Beef Dogs

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Cheese-stuffed beef dogs made from seasoned ground chuck with a melty cheddar center, broiled until golden and served in buns. A kid-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes.

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Tuna Fish

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Mayonnaise-free tuna salad: drained canned tuna mixed with sweet relish, chopped onion, oregano, and celery seed. Lighter pantry-staple sandwich filling for two.

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Count Gregor's Celtic Chili

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This is pleasently warm but not mouth burning hot!

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Field & Stream Stuffed Burgers

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Field and Stream stuffed burgers seal a savory mix of sweet relish, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, and a splash of bourbon between two thin beef patties. A juicy backyard burger with a flavor-packed surprise inside.

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Pink Tartar Sauce

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Pink tartar sauce with mayo, sweet relish, grainy Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. A four-ingredient no-cook condiment for fried fish, shrimp, or crab cakes.

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Instant Pizza

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Instant pizza turns soft dinner rolls into quick salmon melts, spread with tomato relish, piled with flaked salmon and cheddar, then grilled bubbly. Ready in 15 minutes for a fast lunch or snack.

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Aunt Elsie's Hot Dog BarBQue Sauce

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Aunt Elsie's family hot dog BBQ sauce with ketchup, sweet relish, sauteed onion, and vinegar. Score the hot dogs so the sweet tangy sauce soaks in as they simmer plump and hot.

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Valentine's Day Potato Salad

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Red potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, diced apple, sweet relish, spicy mustard, and dill. A colorful Valentine's Day side dish with red-skinned potatoes and a creamy dressing.

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Chili-Cheese Burgers

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Chili-cheese burgers crown lean ground beef patties with melty Gruyere and a cumin-spiked green chili tomato sauce. The sauce made from scratch is what separates these from every other Tex-Mex burger.

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Presto Potato Salad

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Classic American potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, mustard, and sweet relish in a creamy mayo dressing. Served chilled with a paprika finish.

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Lisa's Tartar Sauce.

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Homemade tartar sauce with sweet relish, chow chow relish, fresh parsley, scallions, and a dash of hot sauce. A Cajun-style batch recipe that improves overnight in the fridge.

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Thai Burgers with Mint Cucumber Relish

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Lemongrass and chili paste beef burgers topped with a cool mint cucumber relish. All the bright, punchy Thai flavors you crave in a juicy, grillable patty.

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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla with Tomato Salsa & Avocodo Relish

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Oven-baked triple-stacked quesadilla with Monterey Jack, white cheddar, corn, zucchini, and jalapeno. Served with fresh tomato salsa and creamy avocado relish.

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Corn & Zucchini Quesadilla with Tomato Salsa & Avocodo Relish

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Oven-baked triple-stacked quesadilla with Monterey Jack, white cheddar, corn, zucchini, and jalapeno. Served with fresh tomato salsa and creamy avocado relish.

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Smokey Salmon Burgers

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Crispy pan-fried salmon burgers made with canned pink salmon, mashed and grated potato, and smoky bacon. Budget-friendly, makes 10-12 patties in about 30 minutes.

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Smoked Chicken Tortilla with Tomato Salsa & Avocado Relish

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Wood-smoked chicken thighs sliced and served on grilled flour tortillas with bright tomato salsa and creamy avocado relish. A quick, smoky Mexican-inspired meal for 8.

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Bologna & Cheesewitch

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Retro bologna and Swiss cheese stuffed into buttered hot dog buns with mustard, relish, and mayo, then baked in foil until gooey. A freezer-friendly crowd-pleaser that makes 6.

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Cheddar Stuffed Franks in Buns

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Bacon-wrapped hot dogs stuffed with sharp cheddar and tangy pickle relish, broiled until crispy. The ultimate loaded frank for cookouts and game day parties.

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Patio Salad (Australia)

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Hearty Australian patio salad with kidney beans, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese, celery, onion, sweet relish and sour cream. Protein-packed 5-minute salad.

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Mustard Potato Salad

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This is a traditional potato salad that is made from scratch

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Pat's Sloppy Joe Recipe

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A homemade sloppy joe recipe that's fun to make and the whole family will enjoy!

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Easy Citrus Cranberry Cake

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Easy citrus cranberry cake spoons alternating light yellow and deep red batters into a loaf pan, using cranberry juice, orange zest, and cranberry-orange relish for marbled holiday color. A festive boxed-mix shortcut perfect for tea or gifting.

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Red Lobster Tartar Sauce

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Quick and easy tartar sauce that is just like the sauce served at Red Lobster restaurants.

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Open Faced Rump Roast Sandwiches

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Open-faced rump roast sandwich on toasted rye with Monterey Jack cheese, sweet relish, and coleslaw dressing. A quick, no-cook way to turn leftover roast beef into a satisfying lunch in 10 minutes.

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Bavarian Liverwurst Dip

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Creamy Bavarian liverwurst dip blended with sour cream, Dijon mustard, onion, and pickle relish. A rich, savory 10-minute appetizer spread for cocktail rye, crackers, and fresh vegetables.

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McDonalds Filet-O-Fish®

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Make it better than McDonalds and do it yourself with this Filet O Fish recipe.

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Brigitte's Real German Potato Salad

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Authentic German potato salad with diced apple, hard-boiled eggs, spicy mustard, and pickle juice in a creamy dressing. Best when chilled overnight for fully developed flavors.

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