green tomato relish

Green tomato relish is the perfect relish for hot dogs and hamburgers, or great with cold cuts in a crusty roll


What you need

8 cups finely chopped cored green tomatoes

2 cups finely chopped peeled onions

4 green capsicums, finely chopped

1/3 cup pickling salt

2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices

½ teaspoon celery seeds

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 ¼ cups white vinegar

1 2/3 cups light brown sugar

What to do

Combine the chopped vegetables and salt in a large stainless steel pan. Cover and let stand in a cool place overnight.

Pour the vegetables in a colander over the sink and let drain. Rinse with cool water and use your hands to squeeze out any excess liquids.

Tie the pickling spices and celery seeds in a cheesecloth spice bag.

In a large stainless steel or enamel-lined pan, combine the vinegar, the spice bag, chopped garlic, and the vinegar. Put the vinegar mixture over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add the drained green tomato mixture and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and boil gently, stirring often, for 1 hour.

Once cooked place in sterilized jars and keep in the fridge.