GREEN TOMATO RELISH

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We are coming to the end of summer and I was looking for something to make with all the green tomatoes, when I found this recipe. It's very tasty on burgers and hot dogs. My husband now prefers it over traditional pickle relish.

Provided by Peggy Givens

Categories     Salsas

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb green tomatoes, cored
8 oz cabbage
3 medium sweet green peppers
2 medium sweet red peppers
1 large onion
2 Tbsp pickling salt
1 1/4 c sugar
1 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c water
2 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp celery seed
1/2 tsp ground turmeric

Steps:

  • 1. Use a food processor to finely chop green tomatoes, cabbage, green and red peppers, and onion. If you prefer a chunkier relish, chop by hand. You need 4 cups of chopped tomatoes, 3 cups of chopped cabbage, 2 cups chopped green peppers, 1 1/2 cup chopped red pepper, and 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2. Place vegetables in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons pickling salt; stir well. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Drain vegetables in a large colander. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • 3. In a large stainless-steel or non-stick pot combine sugar, vinegar, water, mustard seed, celery seed and turmeric. Bring to a boil, heating until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vegetables, and bring to boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 4. Ladle the hot relish into hot, sterilized half-pint or pint canning jars. leave at least 1/2 inch head space. Clean the rims, add lids and rings. Process in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes for half-pint jars or 10 minutes for pints. Start the timing when the water returns to boil. Remove jars from canner and cool.

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