Cucumber, Onion & Pecan Relish with Country Ham Recipe

Name: Cucumber, Onion & Pecan Relish with Country Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small cucumbers, peeled; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups chopped sweet onions; 1 cup water; ¾ cup cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 small hot red chile; ¾ cup toasted pecan halves; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 8 slices smoked country ham (1/4-inch-thick)

Servings: persons

4 small cucumbers, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped sweet onions
1 cup water
¾ cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons light olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 small hot red chile
¾ cup toasted pecan halves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
8 slices smoked country ham (1/4-inch-thick)

1
Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise, remove seeds and slice crosswise into small bite-size pieces (there should be about 4 cups).
2
Toss lightly with the salt and let drain 20 minutes.
3
Submerge in ice water for a minute and drain well.
4
Place cucumbers and onion in stainless steel or glass bowl.
5
In medium pot combine the water, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper pod; heat to boiling and cook for 3 minutes.
6
Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables and cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate until very cold.
7
Just before serving, drain the cucumber mixture, discarding the garlic and chili.
8
Chop the pecans and stir into vegetables with the parsley to make relish.
9
Serve each slice of ham accompanied with relish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small cucumbers, peeled, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups chopped sweet onions, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Cucumber, Onion & Pecan Relish with Country Ham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cucumber, Onion & Pecan Relish with Country Ham

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