Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pinenuts
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peppers (page 184), roughly chopped
  • 4 fillets salt-cured anchovies, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried Sicilian oregano

Method

  • Lightly toast the pinenuts in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Be careful to not toast them too much as they will take on a bitter flavor.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour the oil into the hot skillet.
  • Add the onion and saute over medium-high heat until golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute or so until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the raisins and the vinegar.
  • Reduce the heat and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vinegar has reduced by half and the raisins are plump.
  • Add the peppers, followed by the anchovies, 1/2 cup water, and pinenuts.
  • Stir and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for another 10 minutes, until most of the water has evaporated.
  • Once the relish has dried, add the oregano and stir well.
  • Allow to cool completely before using.
  • Keeps well if refrigerated for up to 1 week.