RIPE TOMATO RELISH
This is absolutely a "labor of love" and people really do appreciate it, especially after they taste it. I have made this for about 35 years having the recipe only in my head and just knowing when it was right. Last year my daughter asked me to please write it down and her mother-in-law wanted to know how to make it, so as I...
Provided by Donna Brown
Categories Spreads
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. I'll put peppers and onions in a blender about 1/2 full, then finish filling with water and put top on. Chop or grind until finely chopped. Drain in a colander. It'll take 3-4 times doing this until all onions and peppers are chopped. Put these ingredients in a large pot along with drained, chopped tomatoes. Add vinegar and about a cup of sugar (at first). Drop in cinnamon stick and pickling spices tied in clean white cloth. Add some more salt, sorry, I don't have an amount. At this point, it goes by taste. Bring all ingredients to a rolling boil, then drop heat down to a simmer. Taste it and you will probably have to add more sugar (maybe another 1/2 - 1 cup) and maybe a bit more salt. I usually cook about 45 minutes to an hour on a slow boil. If it doesn't cook down enough, sometimes I'll drain off some of the liquid into a colander and return relish to container. You'll want finished product kind of thick, not a lot of juice at all. When desired thickness is reached, remove cinnamon stick and spice cloth. While relish is cooking, wash and sterilize about 4-5 pint jars (or if you want to give for gifts, the smaller jelly jars). Ladel relish into hot jars and seal. Water bath about 5-10 minutes. No need to pressure these. **If I have it, sometimes I'll put about 1 cup of shredded cabbage into mixture before cooking. I'll save my husbands' older white handkerchiefs and cut them in 1/4 to tie pickling spices in, makes a perfect size, talk about frugal. NOTE: The easiest way to peel tomatoes for canning purposes is to wash them, cut an X on top (not stem side) and dunk in boiling hot water for a few seconds, remove from water and skin will peel off easily, make sure you remove core, too. (I'll save the juice I drained from the tomatoes to can later, just be sure to strain well to remove seeds.)
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Hema Gurung
[email protected]This relish is a great way to add some extra nutrition to your meals. It's packed with vitamins and minerals.
Omi Shin
[email protected]I love that this relish is so versatile. I can use it on so many different foods.
UZ Blogger
[email protected]This relish is a great value. It's much cheaper to make your own relish than to buy it in the store.
Hamza Deaf
[email protected]This relish is so easy to make. I can have it ready in just a few minutes.
Raaj Almani
[email protected]I love that this relish is made with all fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than store-bought relish.
Vivian Harisson
[email protected]This relish is a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals. It's the perfect condiment for grilled meats, fish, and vegetables.
Minhas Islam
[email protected]I love the pop of color that this relish adds to my dishes. It's so bright and cheerful, and it makes my food look even more delicious.
Tiedi Mtolo
[email protected]This relish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a few tomatoes that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this relish. It turned out great! The relish is flavorful and tangy, and it's the perfect addition to sandwiches, burgers,
arhum ali
[email protected]I've made this relish several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I love using it on sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.
Jaden Jones
[email protected]This relish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, onions, and vinegar. It's the perfect condiment for summer cookouts.
Amir Hamja
[email protected]I made this relish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavor. I especially liked the addition of red pepper flakes, which gave the relish a little bit of a kick. I'll definitely be making this relish again.
Sofia Omolanle
[email protected]This relish is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and it has a great texture. I love using it on sandwiches and burgers, and it's also great as a dip for vegetables.
Debra Campbell
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making this relish at first, but I'm so glad I did! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've been using it on burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, and it's also great as a dip for vegetables. I'll definitely be making this reli
Elohor Uleh
[email protected]This relish is so good! I've been using it on everything from sandwiches to tacos to eggs. It's also great as a dip for vegetables. I love that it's made with all fresh ingredients and that it's so easy to make.
saad nazim
[email protected]I made this relish for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavor. I especially liked the addition of red pepper flakes, which gave the relish a little bit of a kick. I'll definitely be making this relish again.
Filip Sunny
[email protected]This relish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a few tomatoes that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this relish. It turned out great! The relish is flavorful and tangy, and it's the perfect addition to sandwiches, burgers,
Darren Miasek
[email protected]I love how easy this relish is to make. I had a basket of ripe tomatoes from my garden that needed to be used up, and this recipe was the perfect solution. It took me less than 30 minutes to make, and now I have a delicious relish that I can enjoy al
Danny Quinones
[email protected]This relish is a delightful burst of summer flavors! The combination of ripe tomatoes, crisp onions, and tangy vinegar is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I can't wait to try it on burg