Cherry Onion Relish Recipes

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.

ROASTED ONION AND CHERRY-TOMATO COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a 12-by-14-inch roasting pan on center rack. Rub olive oil over onions and garlic, and place in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions begin to brown, 35 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the pan gets too dry and onions begin to stick, add a few tablespoons of water. Lower heat to 400 degrees. Add raisins, stir, and cook 8 minutes more. Add tomatoes and brown sugar; cook until tomatoes begin to split, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer the pan to top of stove over medium-high heat. Add Marsala, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well, scraping up any cooked-on bits. Stir until Marsala has been fully incorporated. Serve the vegetables warm.

BISON TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY-ONION CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush the 1 tablespoon oil over bison tenderloin roast. For rub, stir together salt, thyme, and coarsely ground black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over bison tenderloin; rub in with your fingers.
• Place bison tenderloin on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of the bison tenderloin. Roast, uncovered, for 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 135 degrees F for medium rare. (For medium, roast for 45 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 150 degrees F.)
• Transfer bison tenderloin to a cutting board. Cover bison tenderloin with foil; let stand for 15 minutes. Temperature of the bison tenderloin after standing should be 145 degrees F to 160 degrees F.
• Slice bison tenderloin across the grain and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with Cherry-Onion Chutney.
• Cherry-Onion Chutney: Heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook onions in hot oil for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove onions from skillet; set aside. Add brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add cherries. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add pears and cook for 5 more minutes or until pears are softened. Stir in cooked onion. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Saute the onions in a skillet over medium-low heat until translucent and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Deglaze the pan with both vinegars and the wine. Simmer on medium-low heat until all the liquid has been evaporated, about 15 minutes.

CHERRY-ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a heavy based pan, and gently cook the onions until they become caramelised.
• Add remaining ingredients, cook on a low simmer until liquid has reduced and the relish is the consistency of jam.
• Cool before serving. Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

CHERRY-LEMON RELISH

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, gently peel off the rind of both lemons, being sure to not include any of the white pithy parts. Add the lemon peels, water, sugar, and the cinnamon stick to a small pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the lemon peels are tender and slightly translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Strain the lemon peels, discard the cinnamon stick and reserve the liquid in a measuring cup.
• In a food processor add the cherries, lemon peels, and a tiny pinch of salt, to taste. Pulse while slowly adding the reserved liquid, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup, until the consistency of cranberry sauce or relish is achieved. Use the remaining reserved liquid to flavor iced tea, if desired. Taste and add fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness. Spoon the relish into a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

DRIED CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Place the cherries in a saucepan with the water, bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat. Set aside for one hour.
• Drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Chop them fine and mix them with the onion and red pepper.
• Mix the vinegar and sugar with the reserved soaking liquid. Mix with the cherries, onion and red pepper and season with black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHERRY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk balsamic vinegar and oregano in a medium bowl to blend.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Mix in green chilies and green onions.
• Add tomatoes,toss to coat and season with salt and pepper.

ONION MEAT RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, slowly cook and stir the onions and butter until onions are tender, approximately 10 minutes.
• Mix red wine vinegar, salt, ground black pepper and white sugar with the onions and butter. Continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens to a chunky, spreadable consistency, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate until serving.

CHERRY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar and oregano in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in green chilies and green onions. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Add tomatoes; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET ONION RELISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil. Sautee the onions for about 15 minutes, or until soft but not browned.
• Add the vinegar and simmer about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
• Add the stock and cook until the liquid is again reduced by half.
• Add the honey, salt and pepper to taste, and stir in dill. This relish may be served warm, cold or at room temperature. It will keep for several weeks if refrigerated in tightly-sealed glass jars.

CRISP ONION RELISH

Steps:

• Place onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, water and vinegar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. , Drain onions, discarding liquid. Combine mayonnaise and celery seed; add to onions and mix well. Store in the refrigerator.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY RELISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine garlic powder and herbs; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., For relish, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes or until onion is browned. Add the cherries, vinegar and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature., Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan lined with foil. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with relish.