Old World Green Tomato Relish Food

GREEN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a grinder or food processor, coarsely grind tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and onions. (You may need to do this in batches.) Line a large colander with cheesecloth, place in sink or in a large bowl, and pour in tomato mixture to drain for 1 hour.
• In a large, non-aluminum stockpot, combine tomato mixture, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, sugar, and vinegar. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Sterilize enough jars and lids to hold relish (12 one-pint jars, or 6 one-quart jars). Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Relish can be stored for up to a year.

VICTORIAN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Cut up the unskinned tomatoes, onions, and unpeeled cucumbers.
• Sprinkle with all the salt, stir it through, and leave overnight to draw out the liquid.
• Strain off liquid- as much as you can.
• Add sugar and vinegar.
• Boil till tender then add mustard and cayenne pepper (you can vary this according to taste).
• Mix flour and curry powder with extra vinegar and add to cooked tomatoes to thicken.
• Bottle in sterilized jars.
• Cover when cold.
• Can be used immediately and also keeps really well.

GREEN TOMATO RELISH (HOT DOG RELISH)

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onion, and pepper in large bowl.
• Sprinkle salt over vegetables, mix in,and let stand 1 hour.
• Drain vegetables.
• Combine drained vegetables, sugar, mustard, and celery salt in a large pot.
• Tie cloves in cheesecloth and add to mixture.
• Stir in vinegar and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Take out spice bag.
• Pack hot relish into hot jars.
• Leave 1/4 inch headspace.
• Place canning lids on jars.
• Process half pints for 10 minutes in hot water bath.

GREEN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes, cut into chunks. Place tomatoes, sugar, onion, peppers,vinegar and salt into large cooking pot. Mix well and simmer over medium heat, stirring until tomatoes turn from green to brownish and steam begins to form. Do not over cook. Do not Boil.
• Pack into hot canning jar and seal, in a hot water canner. Bath in hot water bath for about 20 minutes. Take out and allow to cool for about 8-10 hours. Check for proper sealing, if some have not sealed put in fridge and enjoy when cold.