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A glass jar brimming with balsamic onion relish sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by freshly chopped onions.

Balsamic Onion Relish Recipe for Canning

Sarita Harbour
This simple balsamic onion relish recipe for canning uses sweet Vidalia onions for a toothsome, old-fashioned yet versatile relish perfect for hot dogs and grilled meats. It is also a favorite topping for charcuterie board finger foods.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Canning & Dehydrating Off The Grid
Cuisine American
Servings 8 ounces
Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large sweet yellow onions
  • 1/ 2 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sice or chop onions, whatever size you prefer, I like to rough chop mine to give it more of a relish consistency.
  • Cook onions over medium heat with a little bit of oil until soft and golden brown. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar and balsamic vinegar.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring frequently, until the balsamic mixture is cooked down and thickened.
  • Strain onions, remove most of the balsamic mixture, and transfer to a glass jar with a lid.

Notes

Your sweet balsamic onion relish is good in the refrigerator for a week to 10 days, freeze for several months, or place your sealed jars in a boiling water bath to preserve them for even longer. Due to the high acidity of relish items, they are safe to water can!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSodium: 12mgSugar: 15g
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