Sweet Sour Relish Food

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.

SWEET & SOUR RELISH

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl.
• Bring sugar & vinegar to a boil, then cool down.
• Pour sugar-vinegar mixture over vegetables and store in the refrigerator overnight.

PAN ROASTED LAMB LOIN WITH SWEET AND SOUR RELISH AND (SMOKY OR GRILLED) EGGPLANT PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and the oven to 275 degrees F.
• For the eggplant puree: Place the Japanese eggplant slices into a perforated hotel pan over a solid hotel pan or on a rack set over a sheet pan and season with salt. Season the Italian eggplant flesh with salt and place into the hotel pan or on the rack with the Japanese eggplant slices, let sit about 5 minutes.
• Place the eggplant into a bowl and add a drizzle of the extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary leaves, and thyme leaves. Place the whole eggplant onto the hottest part of the grill, flesh-side down. Cover with metal bowl and cook, about 5 to 6 minutes. Place the Japanese eggplant slices onto the cooler part of the grill and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Both the Japanese and Italian eggplants should be done at the same time.
• Remove the charred flesh of the Italian eggplant and discard the skins. Add the flesh and seeds to a blender. Drizzle in about 1/2-cup extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1 orange, and salt, to taste. Taste and re-season, if needed.
• For the lamb: Season the lamb loins with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Place a saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Once heated, add the lamb to the pan and sear until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and continue to sear on the other side, another minute. Add the butter, remaining rosemary sprig and thyme sprig and allow the butter to melt. Baste the lamb with the melted butter and place into the oven. Roast the lamb for about 10 minutes, or until the lamb is medium-rare to medium, about 125 to 130 degrees F.
• When the lamb is done, remove the lamb from the oven and set aside briefly to rest prior to slicing. (2 servings)
• For the sweet and sour relish: To a small saucepan over medium heat add 2 cups white wine and 1 cup golden raisins.
• To a high-sided saute pan over medium heat, add 2 to 3 tablespoons blended oil. Once heated, add the shallots and season with salt, to taste. Next, add the garlic and stir to combine. Once fragrant, add the diced eggplant and season again with salt. Add the pine nuts, capers, the juice of 2 oranges, and about 1/2 cup sherry vinegar. Once the flames stops, add the raisins and wine and stir to combine. To a small saute pan, add about 1 tablespoon cumin seeds and place over low heat to toast. Once toasted add the cumin seeds and about 2 tablespoons sugar. Allow the eggplant to cook down and simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes.
• For plating: To a medium bowl add the arugula, sliced chile and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Toss to combine.
• For each serving, spoon some of the smoky eggplant puree onto a plate. Slice half the tenderloin into 1/2-inch rounds and plate in between the grilled Japanese slices. Top with some of the sweet and sour eggplant relish and the micro arugula salad. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.

CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Use coarse blade on grinder, (I used food processor) combine all vegetables in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cover with cold water, let stand 4 hours.
• Drain thoroughly in colander, press out all excess liquid.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed,& mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in drained vegetables, simmer 10 minutes.
• Pack into jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
• Put on cap, screw band firmly tight.
• Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
• Yield 5-6 pints.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLE RELISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and store in the refrigerator at least 24 hours prior to serving so that the flavors will blend.

SWEET & SOUR CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Boil vinegar, sugar, salt and water in a saucepan for 1 minutes.
• Mix onion, carrot and cucumber pieces in a serving bowl.
• Pour just vinegar mixture over vegetables to cover.
• Taste to see if extra vinegar, sugar or salt is needed to balance flavor.
• For those who prefer spicy relish, in small amounts add chili paste.
• Garnish with chopped corriander.
• Serve with satays, fish cakes or crispy deep-fried snacks.

SWEET SOUR BEETROOT RELISH

Steps:

• Heat a saucepan over moderate heat and add the butter, oil, onion, grated beets and whole chilies.
• Stir until butter has melted, then reduce heat to low, cover pan, and cook vegetables gently for 45 to 50 minutes until very tender.
• Add the sugar, vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
• Increase heat to moderate and cook mixture, uncovered, for another 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Continue cooking until the mixture is thick, with the consistency of jam, and there is virtually no liquid left in the pan.
• Remove and discard chilies, taste, and adjust seasonings if desired.
• Can be kept, covered, in the refrigerator for several days, and gently warmed before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR RELISH (FOR HOT DOGS, BRATS, ETC.)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and chill until ready to serve!
• Use on hot dogs, bratwursts or other sausages, fish or chicken.

SWEET & SOUR ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a 1 1/2 skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onions and sugar.
• Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and most of their liquid has evaporated; 10-20 minutes.
• Uncover and cook, stirring until onions turn a deep golden color; 10-20 minutes more (add 1-2 TBL water if onions start to scorch).
• Add garlic, rosemary, and vinegar; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and more vinegar if desired.
• Will keep in refrigerator for 3 days.