Green Tomato Relish
This green tomato relish recipe has been passed down through the generations and is loaded with flavor. It’s a great way to use up all those extra tomatoes at the end of the growing season.
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Today I have a real treat to share with you – my grandma’s green tomato relish recipe. This stuff tastes incredible! Then again, it’s from my grandma, so you know it has to.
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Green Tomato Relish
We love this relish on hot dogs and hamburgers, but you could add it to sandwiches or serve it as a condiment with meat as well.
If you are a canning newbie, this relish recipe is a great place to start. Be sure to check out my complete guide to canning at home for plenty of tips to help you on your way.
Try this crockpot apple butter and my favorite homemade salsa recipe too.
Ingredients
- 8 green tomatoes, diced – Tart and refreshing, they add a nice kick that you can’t get from red tomatoes.
- 8 apples, diced – Sweet and crisp, they balance the tanginess.
- 4 yellow onions, diced – Savory and slightly sweet, they add depth and richness.
- 2 green peppers, diced – Crunchy and vibrant, they add a fresh, slightly bitter bite.
- 1 red pepper, diced – Sweet and colorful, it brightens up the dish.
- 1 cup raisins – They provide a burst of flavor.
- 4 cup white vinegar – Provides a tangy kick that cuts through the sweetness.
- 2 tsp salt – Brings out all the flavors.
- 3 1/2 cups sugar – Sweetens the mix and helps create that rich syrupy texture.
- 1 tsp cloves – Adds a warm, spicy note.
- 1 tsp cinnamon – Brings a sweet warmth that ties everything together.
Instructions
1. Chop all of the vegetables and fruit up.
2. Add all of the ingredients to a large pot and stir well.
3. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Pour the relish into jars and process.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe made a lot of relish, so next time I would probably half the ingredients.
- I usually use half-pint jars when canning condiments. However, if you plan to gift them, quarter pints would work too.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your tastes. You may enjoy adding mustard seed, celery seed, allspice, or red pepper flakes.
- Try using apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
- If you prefer less chunks in your relish, use a food processor to dice the veggies. Take care not to blend them completely though.
Canning Tips
- Make sure to release any air bubbles in the jars by running a clean spatula or a knife around the inside of the jar to release any trapped air.
- Clean the rim of each jar thoroughly before processing to ensure a good seal. If a jar doesn’t seal properly, store it in the fridge and use it first.
- Always label your jars with the date that they were processed and the contents.
Voila! Lots of green tomato relish to add to Christmas gift baskets.
Thanks for letting me share a piece of my grandma with you. I hope you love this relish recipe as much as I do!
Green Tomato Relish
Ingredients
- 8 green tomatoes diced
- 8 apples diced
- 4 yellow onions diced
- 2 green peppers diced
- 1 red pepper diced
- 1 cup raisins
- 4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- . Chop all of the vegetables and fruit up.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large pot and stir well.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Pour the relish into jars and process.
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