Tomato Relish
Elevate your pantry staples with this vibrant and tangy Tomato Relish recipe, perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your sandwiches, burgers, or grilled dishes. Made with succulent ripe tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and a zing of apple cider vinegar, this homemade relish strikes the ideal balance of sweet and spicy with the addition of brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and fragrant mustard seeds. Slow-cooked to perfection, the mixture transforms into a luscious, thick condiment that’s both versatile and deeply satisfying. Ready in under two hours, this relish is an ideal way to preserve the essence of fresh tomatoes while creating a gourmet treat. Store it in sterilized jars and enjoy a handy, delicious addition to your meals all year round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 250 ml apple cider vinegar
- 200 grams brown sugar
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Begin by washing the tomatoes thoroughly under cool running water. Remove any labels or stems. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes, approximately 1 cm in size.
Peel the red onion and chop it finely. Also, remove the seeds from the red bell pepper and dice it into small pieces of about the same size as the onions.
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic.
Add the apple cider vinegar and stir well to combine the ingredients evenly.
Stir in the brown sugar, mustard seeds, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Place the pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the ingredients don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
Once the mixture starts simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for about 90 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the relish from burning.
The relish should thicken as it cooks. Test the consistency by running a spoon through the mixture; it should leave a gentle line.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir the relish more frequently and taste; adjust the seasoning if needed.
Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let the relish cool slightly. Carefully transfer the relish into sterilized jars while still hot, and seal immediately.
Allow the relish to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating. For best results, let the tomato relish sit in the refrigerator for at least a day before using to allow the flavors to meld well.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.1 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2492 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 231.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3404 mg | 72% | |
*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.
