Sassafras Catering will introduce its new line of five artisan relishes, chutneys, and preserves at the PSU Farmer’s Market this coming weekend. “We’re very excited that the tasting jury picked us to be one of the vendors at the Farmer’s Market,” says Tricia Butler, proprietor. “Out of 660 vendors who applied for a spot, only 140 were accepted. We can’t wait to show up on opening day and introduce our products!”
This year marks the first time Sassafras Catering has been invited to join the PSU Farmer’s Market in downtown Portland. The market opens its 2010 season on Saturday, March 20. The five new products Sassafras Catering will sell are Sunchoke Relish, Fig Preserves, Windfall Apple Chutney, Peach-Cranberry Chutney, and Watermelon Rind Pickles. All of these products are made by hand in small batches in Portland, Oregon, using ingredients from local growers. (Note that Sassafras Catering currently has an open product request in FoodHub’s Marketplace section.)
Here’s more about the Sassafras catering products:
Sunchoke Relish: Sunchokes, aka “Jerusalem Artichokes” are the star ingredient in this tangy, crunchy relish, inspired by a recipe from the South Carolina Lowcountry. Pair with a sharp cheese and crackers or bread as an appetizer, or chop ?nely and mix into deviled eggs or potato salad instead of mustard.
Fig Preserves: Made from locally grown figs, Fig Preserves are one of Sassafras Catering’s most versatile products. Serve as part of an appetizer or on a charcuterie plate, paired with cheeses, or serve it with dessert warmed and poured over ice cream. Add a spoonful to your morning oatmeal or spread onto of a pork loin or chop just before it’s finished cooking.
Windfall Apple Chutney: This chutney is made with local apples in small batches, along with chunks of apricots and candied ginger. Mix it into chicken salad with curry, grapes, and toasted nuts, or pair it with melted Brie and serve with crackers. http://www.sassafrascatering.com/home/our-food/apple-chutney/
Peach & Cranberry Chutney: Tastes great on pulled pork, on grilled salmon, and in turkey sandwiches.
Watermelon Rind Pickles: Add them to a charcuterie plate and as a tasty alternative to ordinary pickles. It’s perfect in tuna salad, as a garnish to deviled eggs, or in a Bloody Mary.