Green Tomato Relish Revised Recipes

GREEN-TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup water to a simmer; stir until sugar has dissolved. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a rapid simmer, and cook until tomatoes are just tender and liquid has almost evaporated, about 14 minutes.

GREEN TOMATO RELISH (REVISED)

Steps:

• 1. Assemble canning equipment and sterilize jars.
• 2. Mix all vegetables in large bowl, then sprinkle with salt and mix.
• 3. Let sit for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly (do not rinse.)
• 4. Pour into large pot and add remaining ingredients.
• 5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat until boiling stops, then bring to a second boil.
• 6. Remove from heat, fill jars, seal with lids and rings and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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.

SUZY'S GREEN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Using a food grinder, grind together the green tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, onions, apples, and cucumbers into a large food-safe container. Mix in 1 scant cup salt, and let stand overnight.
• The next day, drain off the excess liquid from the ground vegetable mixture.
• Bring the vinegar to a boil in a large kettle or stockpot. Place the allspice, cloves, mustard, 1 tablespoon of salt, cinnamon, and turmeric into a closely-woven cloth bag, and place the bag into the hot vinegar to boil for about 15 minutes. Remove the spice bag, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the ground vegetable mixture, bring back to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the relish is soft and slightly darkened in color, about 20 minutes.
• Sterilize pint canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish 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 canning kettle, and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the kettle 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.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes, onions and peppers into wedges. In a food processor, cover and process vegetables in batches until finely chopped. Stir in salt. Divide mixture between two strainers and place each over a bowl. Let stand 3 hours., Discard liquid from bowls. Place vegetables in a stockpot; stir in vinegar, sugar, celery seed and mustard seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until thickened. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into eight hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.