Creole Tomato Jam Food

TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Score an X in the bottom of 3 pounds of tomatoes and cook in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain, transfer to a bowl of ice water, then peel and dice. Combine the tomatoes with 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin and the juice of 1 lemon. Cook, stirring, until thick, about 1 hour; let cool. Serve with cheese and crackers.

CREOLE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Pour tomatoes into a 2 quart casserole, sprinkle with hot sauce. Mix next 9 ingredients and sprinkle over tomatoes. Add the onion, green pepper and celery, and the sliced sausages. Cover with lid or foil and bake for 1 hour in a preheated 350 degree oven. Great with creamy grits or rice.

CREOLE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. To prepare salad, alternate tomato and onion slices on a platter. Sprinkle with salt. Top with mint and chives.
• To prepare vinaigrette, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a jar. Cover tightly, shake vigorously.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over sald and serve at room temperature.

CREOLE TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add garlic, onions, anc celery. Sweat until softened and translucent, but not brown
• add the bell pepper and jalapenos. cook for 5 minutes
• Add the tomatoes, paste and brown sugar. Cook for 5 min, stirring often and maintaining the heat
• Add the Dr. Pepper, apple juice, vinegar and lime juice and bring to boil. Cook for 5 minutes
• add the dry ingredients and mix well. Reduce heat just to maintain a steady bubble and cook for 45 min or until most of the liquid has reduced and the mixture is nice and thick.
• transfer jam to sterilized mason jars and chill in the fridge overnight before serving.