The Best Burger Relish

The perfect topping without the lettuce and tomato slip and slide

Every time I post a picture of a burger with lettuce and tomato I get trolled to the max. It always puts me in a tough spot because I want that refreshing bite from burger toppings - they typically cut through the richness of the meat and all a layer of texture - but I can also empathize with the idea they are, at times, gratuitous.

I decided to create a relish that can bring together the best of both sides - it’s punchy, acidic, tart, salty, and satisfying without the height and excess you get from layers of lettuce, tomato and onion.

Recipe (this makes extra, so use on any protein,salad, or as a dip):

3 tablespoon red pepper diced

3 tablespoon green pepper diced

3 tablespoon diced dill pickles

2 tablespoon diced cucumber

2 tablespoon diced red onion

1 teaspoon fresh dill chopped

1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley chopped

2 garlic cloves minced

1 tablespoon furikake with sesame seed

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flake

1 teaspoon honey

1 lemon zested and juiced

1 tablespoon bacon fat (optional)

COMBINE!