Sweet Burger Relish With Tomatoes
This sweet tomato burger relish is packed with tangy flavour and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Made with canned tomatoes, vinegar, and a few simple extras, it’s an easy homemade topping for burgers, fries, or sandwiches—and ideal for batch cooking and storing.
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Servings: 580 ml
Calories: 1142kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
- 1 Red Chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 800 g Canned Chopped Tomatoes
- 200 ml Red Wine Vinegar
- 200 g Granulated Sugar
- 30 g Capers, rinsed
- 4 Baby Gherkins, finely chopped
- A handful of Fresh Coriander, chopped
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook gently for about 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the crushed garlic and chopped red chilli and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for around 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and jammy.
- Stir in the rinsed capers, chopped gherkins, and coriander during the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Remove from the heat and let the relish cool before transferring it to jars or containers.
Recipe Notes
- Use a wide pan: This helps the relish reduce faster and gives a thicker, jammy texture.
- Adjust the spice: Add more or less chilli depending on how much heat you like.
- Finely chop the extras: Chopping the capers and gherkins small helps them blend into the relish without big chunks.
- Best served chilled or room temperature: Let it cool fully before using for the best flavour and texture.
- For longer storage: Consider canning the relish using a water bath method to keep it shelf-stable.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 1142kcal | Carbohydrates: 249g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 2050mg | Potassium: 1917mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 226g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 311mg | Iron: 10mg