Smoky Chipotle And Red Tomato Jam Chutney Relish 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.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE AND RED TOMATO JAM (CHUTNEY - RELISH)

Steps:

• Tip all the ingredients into a large heavy-based pan and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
• Simmer for 1 hr, and then bring to a gentle boil so that the mixture turns dark, jammy and shiny.
• Divide the hot jam/chutney between sterilised jars and set aside to cool.
• Place a disc of waxed paper directly onto the jam/chutney and seal with airtight lids or Cellophane and elastic bands. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for at least 1 month before eating. It will keep for up to 6 months. Chill after opening and use within 1-2 months.
• How to sterilise jars: Wash them thoroughly in hot, clean, soapy water, drain upside down on kitchen towel and place on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 140C/280F/Gas Mark 1 for 15 minutes. Turn the oven to its lowest setting and keep the jars inside while you make the jam/chutney. Alternatively, you can wash them in a very hot cycle in your dishwasher and then proceed with the oven method as above.

SMOKY TOMATO, CHIPOTLE & CHARRED CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a casserole dish and fry the onion for 10 mins until beginning to soften. Add the garlic, ground coriander and coriander stalks, and cook for 1 min. Stir though the tomatoes, stock and chipotle and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, over a low heat for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the corn for 4 mins. Drain and leave to cool a little. Cut the kernels off the cob with a sharp knife. Heat a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. Add the corn and fry for 5-7 mins or until charred, stirring now and again.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the feta, yogurt, charred corn and coriander leaves.

SPICED TOMATO CHUTNEY (MOUNTAIN JAM)

Steps:

• Purée garlic, ginger, and 1/2 cup vinegar in a blender.
• Heat oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and add mustard seeds. When seeds begin to pop, stir in fenugreek, cumin, fennel, and nigella. Add garlic mixture, then cook over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes (with juice), remaining 3/4 cup vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer chutney, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (lower heat as necessary).
• Transfer chutney to a bowl. Cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, at least 1 week to allow flavors to develop.

TOMATO CHIPOTLE JAM - JAM MAKER

Steps:

• SPRINKLE pectin evenly over bottom of the Pot fitted with the Stirrer. Add diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce evenly over pectin. Add butter/margarine to help reduce foaming.
• PRESS Jam button - the cook time will automatically default to 21 minutes. Press Enter.
• WAIT 4 minutes for appliance to sound 4 short beeps indicating that it is time to add sugar. Add sugar gradually while Stirrer continues running. Place the Glass Lid on the Pot.
• THE APPLIANCE will continue to automatically stir your ingredients while it cooks. Stay within earshot of the Jam & Jelly Maker, the appliance will beep again at the end of the process signaling jam cooking is complete. Press Cancel, unplug the appliance and immediately remove Glass Lid.
• REMOVE Stirrer using a pot holder. Skim foam, if necessary, from top of jam.
• Can be used right away, refrigerated, or process jars that is filled to 1/4 inch head space in a hot water canner for 10 minutes, covered with one inch of water.

RED ONION JAM

Steps:

• Heat oil in dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add onion.
• Cook 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stir frequently.
• Add vinegar, sugar, ginger and garlic.
• Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
• Stir in basil, salt and pepper.
• Serve with steak or pork tenderloin.

RED TOMATO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool and pour into airtight containers.
• Note: Refrigerate Red Tomato Chutney in airtight containers up to two months.
• This could also be canned. Fill jars, seal, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE AND CHEDDAR MAC

Steps:

• Place a pot of water on to boil for macaroni. When it boils, salt water and cook pasta until a little under done, just shy of al dente.
• While pasta cooks, place a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil and chorizo.
• Brown the chorizo then add the canned tomatoes to the pan and heat them through. Remove from heat and reserve.
• While chorizo begins to cook, heat a medium sauce pot over medium-low heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add onions and chipotles and cook 3-5 minutes to sweat it out and turn the juices sweet. Raise heat up a bit, add the flour and whisk together until mixture bubbles up. Cook 1 minute more.
• Whisk in milk and stock and raise heat up a little more to bring the sauce to a quick boil. Once it bubbles, drop heat back to a rolling simmer sauce to thicken, 3-5 minutes.
• Drain macaroni or pasta. Add cooked pasta back to the large pot.
• Add cheese to milk sauce and stir to melt, a minute or so.
• Stir in chorizo and tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over cooked pasta in large pot and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving platter, garnish with chives and serve.