Relish

A relish (a pickle-based condiment) is a cooked and pickled culinary dish made of chopped vegetables, fruits or herbs, typically used as a condiment to enhance a staple.^[1] Examples are chutneys and the North American relish, a pickled cucumber jam eaten with hot dogs.^[2]^[3] In North America, the word "relish" is frequently used to describe a single variety of finely chopped pickled cucumber relish, such as pickle, dill and sweet relishes.

Relish generally consists of discernible vegetable or fruit pieces in a sauce, although the sauce is subordinate in character to the vegetable or fruit pieces.^[4]^[5] Herbs and seeds may also be used, and some relishes, such as chermoula, are prepared entirely using herbs and spices.^[6] Relish can consist of a single type or a combination of vegetables and fruit, which may be coarsely or finely chopped; its texture will vary depending on the slicing style used for these solid ingredients,^[1] but generally a relish is not as smooth as a sauce-type condiment such as ketchup. Relish typically has a strong flavor that complements or adds to the primary food item with which it is served.^[1]^[7]

Varieties

This is a list of notable relishes.

Ajika
Ajvar
Achar
Atchara^[8]
Bostongurka
Biber salçası
Branston relish
Chakalaka^[9]
Chermoula^[6]
Chow-chow^[10]
Chrain
Chutney^[7]
Cranberry relish^[11]
Ćwikła – Polish beet relish
Dill relish
Doenjang^[12]
Gentleman's Relish – was invented in 1828 by John Osborn and contains spiced anchovy.^[13] It is traditionally spread sparingly atop unsalted butter on toast.
Giardiniera
Gochujang^[12]
Haroseth
India relish^[7]
Lecsó
Ljutenica
Laccha pyaz, an Indian relish made with raw onions and typically paired with tandoor dishes.^[14]
Kachumbari – common in East Africa
Kimchi relish – prepared using kimchi as a main ingredient^[15]^[16]
Kyopolou
Kuchela^[17]
Malidzano
Mango pickle^[18]
Mixed pickles
Mostarda – prepared as a relish, fruit pickle, fruit preserve or chutney^[19]
Muhammara
Matbucha
Meko, a Ghanaian relish made with tomato, onions, and spicy pepper, typically eaten in the hard-boiled egg dish kosua ne meko.^[20]
Pear relish
Pebre
Piccalilli^[21]^[22]
Pickled cucumber
Pico de gallo
Pinđur
Salsa^[23]
Sambal
Tapenade^[24]
Vinagrete

In the United States, the most common commercially available relishes are made from pickled cucumbers and are known in the food trade as pickle relishes. Pickle relish is one of the most commonly used spreads in the U.S.^[25] Two variants of this are hamburger relish (pickle relish in a tomato base or sauce) and hot dog relish (pickle relish in a mustard base or sauce).^[2] Another readily available commercial relish in the U.S. is corn (maize) relish.^[26] Heinz, Vlasic, and Claussen are well known in the U.S. as producers of pickled cucumbers and pickle relishes.^[7]^[27]^[28]^[29] Chicago-style relish is a sweet pickle relish that is a standard ingredient on the Chicago-style hot dog.^[30] Pickle relish is an important ingredient in many varieties of the U.S. version of tartar sauce.^[31]^[32]

A coconut-mango chutney
Gentleman's Relish
Homemade mostarda

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Jeanroy, A.; Ward, K. (2009). Canning and Preserving For Dummies. --For dummies. John Wiley & Sons. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-470-50455-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Hui, Y.H.; Ghazala, S.; Graham, D.M.; Murrell, K.D.; Nip, W.K. (2003). Handbook of Vegetable Preservation and Processing. Food Science and Technology. CRC Press. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-203-91291-1. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Smith, A.F. (2013). Food and Drink in American History: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia [3 Volumes]: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia. EBSCO ebook academic collection. ABC-CLIO. p. 433. ISBN 978-1-61069-233-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Ramineni, S.; Kawana, M. (2012). Entice With Spice: Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People. Tuttle Publishing. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-4629-0527-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Miloradovich, M. (1950). Cooking with Herbs and Spices. Dover Publications. p. 220. ISBN 978-0-486-26177-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
^ ^a ^b Shulman, M.R. (2014). The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking. Rodale. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-62336-130-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Skrabec, Q.R. (2009). H.J. Heinz: A Biography. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-7864-5332-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Zabilka, G. (2007). Customs and Culture of the Philippines. Tuttle Publishing. p. pt111. ISBN 978-1-4629-1302-2. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Rubin, N.; Temkin, N. (2005). Chic Jozi: The Jo'burg Pocketbook. Penguin Random House South Africa. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-86872-942-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017.^{[permanent dead link]}
^ Skrabec, Q.R. (2009). H.J. Heinz: A Biography. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-7864-5332-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Rodgers, R.; Williams, C.; Thomas, M. (2005). Sauces, Salsas & Relishes. Williams Sonoma mastering (in Spanish). Free Press. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7432-6737-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ ^a ^b Holland, M. (2015). The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them. Penguin Publishing Group. p. pt221. ISBN 978-0-698-19406-9. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Trust, National (June 17, 2007). Gentleman's Relish: And Other English Culinary Oddities (A Gourmet's Guide). Warrington: National Trust Books (Anova Books). pp. 12–13. ISBN 978-1-905400-55-3. Retrieved October 5, 2008.
^ "'3 ways of making delicious restaurant-style Laccha Pyaz at home". Times of India. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
^ K-FOOD: Combining Flavor, Health, and Nature. Korean Culture. South Korean Culture and Information Service. 2015. p. 42. ISBN 978-89-7375-599-8. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Vongerichten, M. (2011). The Kimchi Chronicles: Korean Cooking for an American Kitchen. Rodale. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-60961-128-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 354. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4. Retrieved 2017-11-05.
^ Steele, L. (1989). The Book of Sandwiches. Book Of... Series. HP Books. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-89586-789-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Small, E. (2009). Top 100 Food Plants. NRC Research Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-660-19858-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ "'Kosua Ne Meko' is the Spicy Ghanaian Street Snack You Need to Try | Watch Telande World Make It". BellaNaija. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
^ Pasley, Sally (August 31, 2011). "Piccalilli". The Boston Globe.
^ Albala, K. (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia [4 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. p. 286. ISBN 978-0-313-37627-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Karmel, E. (2009). Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned: A Complete Guide to Flavoring Food for the Grill. Wiley. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-470-18648-0. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
^ "Tapenade". BBC Food. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
^ Morgan, J. (2007). Culinary Creation. Taylor & Francis. p. 156. ISBN 978-1-136-41271-4. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Sutherland, J.; Varm, A.H. (1987). Colour Atlas of Food Quality Control. A Wolfe science book. Taylor & Francis. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-7234-0815-4. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Food and Beverage Market Place 2000-2001: Companies & Divisions, Brand Names, Key Executives, Mail Order Catalogs, Information Resources. Grey House Publishing. 2000. p. 1569. ISBN 978-1-891482-47-2. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Yannios, T. (1998). The Food Report Card: 12,000 Favorite Foods--including Brand-name Products--graded A, B, C, Or D for Nutritional Value. Macmillan. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-02-038965-1. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Gold, Amanda (June 18, 2008). "Taster's Choice: Claussen wins raves in relish challenge". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Mercuri, B. (2007). The Great American Hot Dog Book: Recipes and Side Dishes from Across America. Gibbs Smith. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-4236-0022-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
^ Wolke, Robert L. (2002). What Einstein Told His Cook. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. pp. 102. ISBN 978-0-393-32942-1.
^ Demoelt, D. (2009). The Rodale Whole Foods Cookbook. Rodale. p. 602. ISBN 978-1-60529-232-8. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

External links

USDA Standards for Grades of Pickles (including relishes) Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
Relishes at recipe source

[Jeanroy_Ward_2009-1] Jeanroy, A.; Ward, K. (2009). Canning and Preserving For Dummies. --For dummies. John Wiley & Sons. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-470-50455-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Hui_Ghazala_Graham_Murrell_2003-2] Hui, Y.H.; Ghazala, S.; Graham, D.M.; Murrell, K.D.; Nip, W.K. (2003). Handbook of Vegetable Preservation and Processing. Food Science and Technology. CRC Press. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-203-91291-1. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Smith_2013-3] Smith, A.F. (2013). Food and Drink in American History: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia [3 Volumes]: A "Full Course" Encyclopedia. EBSCO ebook academic collection. ABC-CLIO. p. 433. ISBN 978-1-61069-233-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Ramineni_Kawana_2012-4] Ramineni, S.; Kawana, M. (2012). Entice With Spice: Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People. Tuttle Publishing. p. 100. ISBN 978-1-4629-0527-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Miloradovich_1950-5] Miloradovich, M. (1950). Cooking with Herbs and Spices. Dover Publications. p. 220. ISBN 978-0-486-26177-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)

[Shulman_2014-6] Shulman, M.R. (2014). The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking. Rodale. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-62336-130-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Skrabec_2009-7] Skrabec, Q.R. (2009). H.J. Heinz: A Biography. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 120. ISBN 978-0-7864-5332-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Zabilka_2007-8] Zabilka, G. (2007). Customs and Culture of the Philippines. Tuttle Publishing. p. pt111. ISBN 978-1-4629-1302-2. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Rubin_Temkin_2005-9] Rubin, N.; Temkin, N. (2005). Chic Jozi: The Jo'burg Pocketbook. Penguin Random House South Africa. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-86872-942-5. Retrieved November 3, 2017.^{[permanent dead link]}

[Skrabec_2009-2-10] Skrabec, Q.R. (2009). H.J. Heinz: A Biography. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-7864-5332-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Rodgers_Williams_Thomas_2005-11] Rodgers, R.; Williams, C.; Thomas, M. (2005). Sauces, Salsas & Relishes. Williams Sonoma mastering (in Spanish). Free Press. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7432-6737-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Holland_2015-12] Holland, M. (2015). The World on a Plate: 40 Cuisines, 100 Recipes, and the Stories Behind Them. Penguin Publishing Group. p. pt221. ISBN 978-0-698-19406-9. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[13] Trust, National (June 17, 2007). Gentleman's Relish: And Other English Culinary Oddities (A Gourmet's Guide). Warrington: National Trust Books (Anova Books). pp. 12–13. ISBN 978-1-905400-55-3. Retrieved October 5, 2008.

[14] "'3 ways of making delicious restaurant-style Laccha Pyaz at home". Times of India. Retrieved 24 July 2025.

[SKCIS_2015-15] K-FOOD: Combining Flavor, Health, and Nature. Korean Culture. South Korean Culture and Information Service. 2015. p. 42. ISBN 978-89-7375-599-8. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Vongerichten_2011-16] Vongerichten, M. (2011). The Kimchi Chronicles: Korean Cooking for an American Kitchen. Rodale. p. 86. ISBN 978-1-60961-128-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Kraig_Sen_2013-17] Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 354. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4. Retrieved 2017-11-05.

[Steele_1989-18] Steele, L. (1989). The Book of Sandwiches. Book Of... Series. HP Books. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-89586-789-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Small_2009-19] Small, E. (2009). Top 100 Food Plants. NRC Research Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-660-19858-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[20] "'Kosua Ne Meko' is the Spicy Ghanaian Street Snack You Need to Try | Watch Telande World Make It". BellaNaija. Retrieved 24 July 2025.

[Vargas_2011-21] Pasley, Sally (August 31, 2011). "Piccalilli". The Boston Globe.

[Albala_2011-22] Albala, K. (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia [4 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. p. 286. ISBN 978-0-313-37627-6. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Karmel_2009-23] Karmel, E. (2009). Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned: A Complete Guide to Flavoring Food for the Grill. Wiley. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-470-18648-0. Retrieved November 5, 2017.

[24] "Tapenade". BBC Food. Retrieved 9 June 2022.

[Morgan_2007-25] Morgan, J. (2007). Culinary Creation. Taylor & Francis. p. 156. ISBN 978-1-136-41271-4. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Sutherland_Varm_1987-26] Sutherland, J.; Varm, A.H. (1987). Colour Atlas of Food Quality Control. A Wolfe science book. Taylor & Francis. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-7234-0815-4. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Grey_House_Publishing_2000-27] Food and Beverage Market Place 2000-2001: Companies & Divisions, Brand Names, Key Executives, Mail Order Catalogs, Information Resources. Grey House Publishing. 2000. p. 1569. ISBN 978-1-891482-47-2. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Yannios_1998-28] Yannios, T. (1998). The Food Report Card: 12,000 Favorite Foods--including Brand-name Products--graded A, B, C, Or D for Nutritional Value. Macmillan. p. 92. ISBN 978-0-02-038965-1. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Gold_2008-29] Gold, Amanda (June 18, 2008). "Taster's Choice: Claussen wins raves in relish challenge". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Mercuri_2007-30] Mercuri, B. (2007). The Great American Hot Dog Book: Recipes and Side Dishes from Across America. Gibbs Smith. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-4236-0022-0. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

[Wolke-31] Wolke, Robert L. (2002). What Einstein Told His Cook. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. pp. 102. ISBN 978-0-393-32942-1.

[Demoelt_2009-32] Demoelt, D. (2009). The Rodale Whole Foods Cookbook. Rodale. p. 602. ISBN 978-1-60529-232-8. Retrieved November 3, 2017.

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Sauces	Agre dulce Agrodolce Aioli Barbecue Bigarade Brown Buffalo Cheese Alfredo Caruso Cheddar Cheez Whiz Fondue Mornay Nacho cheese Chili Chimichurri Cocktail Colo-colo Crema Caruru Dabu-dabu Fish Fritessaus Fry Garum Gastrique Gravy Hot Latik Khrenovina Lechon Marie Rose Mayonnaise Kewpie Kielecki Miracle Whip Mignonette Mild Monkey gland Mujdei Mumbo Oyster Peanut Pearà Pesto Pistou Remoulade Salsa golf Salsa macha Salsa verde Satsivi Steak Tartar Tatbila Teriyaki Tiparos Tkemali Tomato Vincotto XO Zingara
Dips	Ajika Baba ghanoush Chile con queso Duck Duqqa Garlic chive flower sauce Guacamole Hogao Honey dill Hummus Muhammara Nam chim Nam phrik Nước chấm Skyronnes Sweet chili Toum Tzatziki Zhug
Pickles and preserves	Amba Atchara Cheong Chutney Green mango chutney Curtido Encurtido Fruit preserves Gari Horseradish Ljutenica Pepper jelly Piccalilli Pickled cucumber Pickled fruit Relish Chicago-style relish Sauerkraut Kimchi Sumbala Taba ng talangka Tomato jam Varenye Watermelon rind preserves
Spreads and pastes	Ajvar Anchovy paste Bagoong Biber salçası Beurre maître d'hôtel Chili paste Chrain Coconut jam Fish paste Gochujang Liver spread Kyopolou Maafe Malidzano Meat extract Bovril Murri Nut butter Palapa Pindjur Roe Caviar Sahawiq Tapai Wasabi Yeast extract Marmite Vegemite Zacuscă
Oils and liquids	Chili Halford Leicestershire Table Sauce Mustard Olive Patis Perilla Ponzu Salmoriglio Sesame Soy sauce Soup soy sauce Sweet soy sauce Toyomansi Syrup Worcestershire sauce Tonkatsu sauce
Spices and powders	Asín tibuok Chipotle Crushed red pepper Gomashio MSG Nutritional yeast Paprika Popcorn seasoning Salt and pepper Tekka Za'atar
Salads	Carolina style Coleslaw Kachumbari Kachumber Salsa Pico de gallo Salsa criolla
Dressings	Blue cheese French Ginger Green goddess Italian Louis Mayfair salad Ranch Russian Salad cream Tahini Thousand Island Vinaigrette Wafu
Ketchups	Banana Curry Fruit Mushroom Tomato
Mustards	Dijon Honey Karashi Kasundi Mostarda Spicy brown Creole Sweet Tecuci Tewkesbury Turun sinappi Yellow
Vinegars	Apple cider Balsamic Balsamic vinegar of Modena Black Kaong palm Malt Nipa palm
List articles	Accompaniments to french fries Brand name condiments Chutneys Fish pastes Fish sauces Indian condiments Indonesian condiments Japanese condiments Mayonnaises Mustard brands Hot sauces Pakistani condiments Philippine condiments Pickled foods
Accoutrements	Cruet-stand Sachet Salt and pepper shakers Soy sauce fish Squeeze bottle

Relish

Varieties

See also

References

Further reading

External links