Drunken Sailor – Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish – 260g - Vegan, Gluten Free

Sweet. Savoury. Bold — a caramelised onion relish with a boozy little wink.

This one’s a proper “taste elevator.” Deeply caramelised onions lead the charge, tart cranberries bring brightness, molasses adds richness, and a warming splash of bourbon rounds it out into something seriously moreish. It’s the kind of relish that makes simple food feel like you planned it.

Perfect for pizza nights, steak sandwiches, cheese boards, or anything that needs a sweet-savoury hit with depth.

Why it earns a spot in the Underground Chef pantry

Because it’s an entertainer’s best friend — and a weeknight shortcut. One spoonful adds sweetness, acidity, and richness all at once. It turns burgers into “gourmet,” lifts roast meat, and makes a basic toasted sandwich feel like a pub special.

Chef Ian’s favourite ways to use it

• Pizza topping: especially with goat cheese or brie
• Steak sandwiches: spread on warm rolls with rocket and aioli
• Burgers: the “fancy onion” upgrade
• Roast meats: serve alongside roast chicken, pork, or lamb
• Grilled vegetables: a sweet-savoury finish for mushrooms or eggplant
• Savoury tarts & puff pastry bites: instant party food hack
• Cheese / charcuterie / butter boards: absolute hero jar
• Check out Justin's Anchovy & Olive tart with Drunken Sailor Onion, Cranberry & Bourbon Relish recipe.

Chef’s tip

Warm it slightly before serving — it becomes more aromatic and spreads like a dream on toasties, burgers, and boards.

Need some additional inspo? The Relish the Thought Chef’s Selection Gift Pack PDF has serving ideas for all five relishes — download it here.

Flavour profile

Deep onion sweetness • Tart cranberry lift • Molasses richness • Bourbon warmth • Thyme finish

Ingredients

Onion (79%), sugar, vinegar, molasses, cranberries (2%), modified tapioca starch (1422), salt, bourbon (1%), thyme.

Dietary

Vegan
Gluten free

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Counry of Origin

Australia