Farmhouse Green Relish

Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Green Relish with Cucumber

Stonewall Kitchen's Farmhouse Green Relish is the chunky cucumber relish that belongs on every American hot dog. Sweet-pickled cucumbers, onions, and red bell peppers remain chunky enough to be clearly visible between the sausage and the bun.

Farmhouse Green Relish is the sweet and tangy cucumber relish from Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine, crafted for hot dogs, burgers, and everything off the grill. Cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and garlic are included in visible pieces, seasoned with celery seed and turmeric.

Tangy, crunchy, and seasoned with celery seed

Pickled cucumbers form the base and provide the tang, while sugar balances it out, and red bell peppers add bright dots to the green. Onion and garlic lie beneath, giving the jar a savory foundation without either being overpowering.

Celery seed provides the signature flavor note of this jar. It smells earthy and slightly bitter, lifting the cucumber out of pure acidity and giving the relish that flavor profile many immediately associate with a classic roadside snack.

Turmeric colors the mixture a golden green without standing out itself. The pieces remain distinct on the spoon, ensuring every bite retains a bit of crunch.

On hot dogs, burgers, and in sandwiches

A heaping spoonful on a steaming sausage in a soft bun, plus mustard—that is all an American hot dog needs. It also holds its own in wraps and on hearty cheese sandwiches because the sweetness and acidity stay perfectly balanced.

On a burger, the relish cuts through the fat of the meat; alongside cold roasts and on a cheese platter, it takes over the role of a pickle, and with fried fish, it replaces the lemon. Stirred into potato salad, it adds both acidity and texture, and mixed with mayonnaise and an egg, a remoulade is ready in two minutes.

Its red counterpart, the fruitier Farmhouse Red Relish, is available as well, and you can find more of Stonewall Kitchen's chunky jars under Relish and Salsa.

What distinguishes a relish from a chutney

A relish consists of finely chopped vegetables in vinegar and sugar, pickled briefly and thickened just enough so the pieces stay in place in the jar.

A chutney, by contrast, is cooked down until the fruit breaks down, resulting in a sweeter and heavier taste. Relish remains lighter and fresher; it is similar to German mustard pickles (Senfgurken), only more finely chopped and more vibrantly seasoned.

In the United States, this green jar has been a staple of street food for generations, and Stonewall Kitchen sticks to this traditional method. The vegetables are already acidified when they arrive, which is why the relish remains crunchy instead of cooking down to a mush.

For the perfect crunch at your next barbecue

When the grill is full and plates are getting heavy, a spoonful of this provides a fresh counterpoint that lightens up the meal. The green in the jar promises just that before the lid is even opened.

Tangy, savory, and slightly sharp—it turns a simple sausage in a bun into a little celebration. After opening, keep the jar in the refrigerator, where it will stay cold and crunchy for several weeks until your next barbecue. You can find everything else Stonewall Kitchen sends from Maine in our collection.