Green Tomato Ketchup Food

GREEN TOMATO KETCHUP - QUEBEC STYLE CHOW-CHOW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, alternate layers of tomatoes and onions, sprinkling each layer with salt.
• Let stand for at least 8 hours, better overnight.
• Rinse; drain well.
• Combine vegetables with vinegar, sugar and spice bag.
• In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, for about 30 to 45 minutes.
• Stir frequently until slightly thickened.
• Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal.

GREEN TOMATO FRIES WITH FIERY KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the seasoned flour ingredients, and mix well. In a separate bowl combine Fiery Ketchup ingredients.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 400 degrees.
• For each serving, dip 4 ounces tomatoes in buttermilk, letting excess drain off and then dredge in seasoned flour. Be sure to get all sides, press lightly while flouring so it will stick.
• Fry individual portions so you do not overcrowd fryer. Deep fry for about 1 minute, until outside is golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with 2 ounces Fiery Ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!

SWEET GREEN TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, layer the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion, seasoning each layer with salt as you go. Keep making layers until you run out of vegetables. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours.
• Pour the vegetables into a colander and rinse off the salt under running water. Put them into a pot with a lid, and stir in the vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, white sugar, whole cloves, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium heat, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. The tomatoes will start to turn pale.
• When the vegetables are very soft, press them through a sieve, being sure to find all of the cloves and remove them. Cool the sauce and store in the refrigerator.

TOMATO KETCHUP (GREEN ZEBRA)

Steps:

• Skin tomatoes, remove stems and puree until you have 1 1/2 cups of puree'd tomatoes.
• Soften onions by cooking them on low heat in corn oil until they begin to become translucent. Once onions are softened, puree them. You should have only 1/4 cup worth of puree'd onions. You may puree the garlic clove with the onion. Try to remove as much of the corn oil as possible before puree'ing the onions.
• Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan and simmer for about an hour and a half, until it begins to thicken. Remember to stir from time to time to prevent scorching.
• Remove from heat and transfer the entire sauce into a blender and puree until smooth. Be careful with blending the sauce while it is hot, you may want to allow it to cool a bit first.
• Place the finished ketchup into a container and refrigerate, allow at least 2 hours for the flavors to marry.

KRISTI'S GREEN ZEBRA TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Chunk up tomatoes, garlic and onions. Pulse in food processor until liquified and no chunks remain.
• Drop in spices, vinegar and honey. Pulse to combine.
• Dump into sauce pan and reduce until you reach desired consistancy.
• Allow to cool and put into a squeeze bottle for immediate use. Keep refrigerated!