Onion & Bacon Relish (Chutney)
Looking to elevate your favorite dishes? This homemade bacon and onion relish (chutney) is the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavours.
Ingredients
- 500g smoked bacon cut in small pieces
- 4 medium red onions thinly sliced
- 1 white onion thinley sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 10ml mustard seeds
- 125ml brown sugar
- 125ml Turkish Fig Balsamic Reduction or any other balsamic vinegar
- 100ml old brown sherry
- 4 bay leaves
- 5ml cayenne pepper
Instructions
Method:
- Crisp the BaconIn a frying pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the AromaticsUsing the same pan, sauté the onions, garlic, and mustard seeds in the rendered bacon fat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping up any browned bits.
- Deglaze & ReducePour in the sherry and stir in the brown sugar. Let the mixture reduce by half, allowing the sugar to dissolve completely.
- Combine IngredientsAdd the balsamic reduction, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
- Finish CookingReturn the bacon to the pan and let the mixture simmer until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
- Store & ServeTransfer the relish to a sterilized 500ml jar, allow it to cool, then refrigerate to let the flavorus meld.
- Serving SuggestionsEnjoy this relish as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or grilled meats. It also pairs beautifully with cheese platters and roasted vegetables.📌 Storage Tip: Keep refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to two weeks.