Relish: Seattle Life Magazine Recipe

Seattle Life Magazine presents this signature preparation of Relish. Handcrafted with traditional culinary care, this dish pairs authentic regional flavors with seasonal farm produce.

Recipe Overview & Technique

Ingredients

• 1 lb. prune plums, fresh pitted and diced
• 1/2 chopped red onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 Tbl. raspberry vinegar
• 1/2 Tbl. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbl. olive oil
• 1 Tbl. brown sugar
• cayenne, salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 sprig flat leaf parsley

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1. **Prep & Sauté:** Press the **Sauté** button on your Instant Pot (set to Normal/Medium). Add cooking oil and sear your meat/aromatics for 4-5 minutes until browned.
2. 2. **Deglaze (Crucial to Prevent ‘Burn’ Error):** Pour in 1/2 cup of broth or cooking liquid. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned bits (fond) stuck to the bottom of the inner pot.
3. 3. **Layer Ingredients:** Add remaining ingredients and at least 1 cup of thin liquid.
4. 4. **Pressure Cook:** Secure the lid and turn the steam release valve to **Sealing**. Select **Pressure Cook / Manual (High)** and set the timer for **414 minutes**.
5. 5. **Pressure Release:** When the timer beeps, perform a **Quick Pressure Release (QR)**.