PICKLED CUCUMBER AND CHERRY RELISH

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Serve these sweet and tart pickles with Five-Spice Pork Tenderloin. We like the relish best the day it is made, but it will keep for up to two days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups white-wine vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup coarse salt
1 tablespoon juniper berries
3 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick on the bias
2 1/2 cups fresh cherries, stemmed and pitted
2 small shallots, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place vinegar, the water, sugar, salt, juniper berries, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
  • Place cucumbers, cherries, and shallots in a large bowl or storage container. Add pickling liquid, and let sit about 30 minutes at room temperature. Remove bay leaves, and serve.

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