Green Tomato Relish Recipe

                              

Green Tomato Relish

2 lbs (900 g) green tomatoes, thinly sliced

1 onion, thinly sliced

2 Tbs (30 ml) salt

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) cider vinegar

1 cup (250 ml) packed brown sugar

1-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 tsp (5 ml) dry mustard

1 tsp (5 ml) ground ginger

1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine the tomatoes, onion, and salt in a large bowl, toss to combine, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight. Rinse and drain thoroughly. Combine the tomatoes and onion with the remaining ingredients in a non-reactive pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered, stirring often, for 1 hour. Pack into sterilized jars while hot, or store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Makes about

4 cups (1 L).

*Thanks kindly to Tom Veitch for sharing, one of our wonderful PCGN members for sharing his recipes!!