Victorian Tomato Relish Food

TOMATO RELISH, AUSSIE STYLE

Steps:

• skin tomatoes, cut in cubes, place in bowl.
• Peel onions, chop finely, place in separate bowl. Sprinkle each with one tablespoon salt and leave overnight.
• Next day place tomatoes , and the onions together in a saucepan.and their liquid.
• Add sugar, stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved, increase heat, bring to boil, boil, 5 minutes
• Combine curry, chilli and mustard, mix to smooth paste with a little vinegar, add remaining vinegar, add to saucepan and stir to combine thoroughly. Bring to boil and boil uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until thick.
• If necessary, (and it probably is ) thicken with 3 tablespoons of cornflour mixed with a little vinegar.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.

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.

TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Sprinkle pickling salt over chopped vegetables (tomatoes, onions, and celery) and let stand overnight.
• In the morning, drain and place in a pot with the vinegar, mustard seeds, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 45 minutes.
• Add sliced green peppers and tomato paste and boil for 20 minutes.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars.
• Quantity depends on size of jars used.

TOMATO BASIL RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

SWEET TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, apples, onions, sugar, vinegar, and pickling spice bundle in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook together about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the tomato mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 40 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

NANA'S TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Skin tomatoes with boiling water.
• Chunk tomatoes. Peel and slice onions.
• Place onions and tomatoes in a very large pan with vinegar and all seasonings.
• Stir and boil on medium heat for 1 hour.
• If needed at the end, thicken with a couple tablespoons of flour or other thickener and a little more vinegar.
• Let cool then place in jars and store in fridge.
• These make wonderful gifts!
• YUM.