Green Tomato Sweet Relish
Transform your green tomato harvest into a vibrant and tangy condiment with this Green Tomato Sweet Relish recipe! Perfectly balancing sweet and savory notes, this relish features finely chopped green tomatoes, onions, and a colorful mix of bell peppers infused with aromatic celery seeds, mustard seeds, and a hint of turmeric. A touch of pickling salt extracts excess moisture, ensuring a crisp texture, while simmering the vegetables in a sugar and vinegar blend creates a bright, flavorful preserve. Ideal for topping burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches, or as a tasty accompaniment to grilled meats, this easy-to-make relish can be canned for long-term storage or enjoyed fresh. With step-by-step instructions for both preparation and canning, this recipe is your go-to guide for sustainable preserving and bold homemade flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups (finely chopped) Green tomatoes
- 2 cups (finely chopped) Onion
- 1.5 cups (finely chopped) Green bell peppers
- 1.5 cups (finely chopped) Red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons Pickling salt
- 3 cups Granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Celery seeds
- 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly. Finely chop the green tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, and red bell peppers, either by hand or using a food processor.
Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl and sprinkle with the pickling salt. Stir to combine, cover the bowl, and let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours. This step helps to draw out excess moisture from the vegetables.
After resting, drain the vegetables in a colander and rinse them thoroughly with cold water to remove excess salt. Gently press out extra water from the mixture using a clean dish towel or paper towel.
In a large, non-reactive pot, combine the drained vegetables, granulated sugar, white vinegar, celery seeds, mustard seeds, and turmeric powder. Stir well to ensure the sugar dissolves and the spices are evenly mixed.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should thicken and the flavors will meld together.
While the relish is cooking, sterilize your jars and lids in boiling water if you plan to can the relish for long-term storage.
Once the relish has cooked down and achieved a slightly thick consistency, remove it from the heat. Ladle the hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
Seal the jars with their lids and process them in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes. Remove the jars and let them cool completely at room temperature. Check to ensure the lids have sealed properly (they should not flex when pressed).
Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate any opened jars and consume within a few weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11976 mg | 521% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 769.8 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.5 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 705.6 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 6043 mg | 129% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
