CHUCK HUGHES: Mild Eggplant Relish – 375ml

Eggplant, cooked down and ready to work

Chuck Hughes Mild Eggplant Relish is a chunky eggplant and roasted pepper condiment in oil from Montreal chef Chuck Hughes, made in Quebec — no heat, for lamb, burgers and grazing boards. Eggplant and roasted peppers cooked down into a thick, savoury relish — the kind of jar that turns a plain sandwich or a bare pizza base into something worth paying attention to, without asking you to do any of the actual cooking.

The flavour

Eggplant carries the body, mellow and savoury, with roasted pepper adding sweetness and depth. Garlic and spice sit underneath for warmth, vinegar and citric acid keep it bright, and the finish is gentle and savoury with no chilli heat — built for spreading rather than sauce-making.

How to cook with it

• Add a spoonful to an antipasto platter alongside cheese and cured meats
• Spread onto sandwiches for instant depth
• Pile onto a burger instead of the usual relish
• Use as a pizza topping before the last few minutes of cooking
• Rogue move: spoon over grilled halloumi for a fast, sharp starter

In the jar

A thick, chunky relish in deep brown-red tones, with visible pieces of eggplant and pepper suspended through it — spreadable but textured, not a smooth puree.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients: Eggplant, Canola oil, Roasted peppers, Vinegar, Salt, Spices, Minced dehydrated garlic, Citric acid, Calcium chloride, Sulphites.

Dietary: Vegan, gluten free and kosher (COR certified). Contains sulphites. Always check the physical label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

Eggplant and roasted pepper cooked down into a chunky, savoury relish that sits on a burger without disappearing into the bun. Season the patties with Misty Gully Burger Seasoning, smash them on the hotplate, melt some cheese over, then go relish on the bottom and Boomas Burger Sauce on the top bun. It's a smash burger with a bit of Montreal in it.

Questions answered

How spicy is the Mild Eggplant Relish?

Not spicy — there are no hot peppers in it, just roasted pepper and savoury eggplant. It sits at 0 on our Sting Gauge.

What's it good on?

Antipasto platters, sandwiches, burgers, and as a pizza topping.

What allergens does it contain?

Contains sulphites. It's vegan, gluten free and kosher. Always check the physical label for the latest.