HEIRLOOM TOMATO CHOW-CHOW

Heirloom Tomato Chow-Chow image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1-inch piece ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon turmeric
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 tablespoons celery seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons pickling spice
Kosher salt
2 pounds firm heirloom tomatoes (mixed colors and varieties), cut into large chunks
2 medium onions, sliced

Steps:

Combine the vinegar, sugar, ginger, dry mustard, turmeric, mustard seeds, celery seeds, pickling spice and 1 teaspoon salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer 15 minutes to extract the flavors of the spices.
Return to high heat; once the mixture is boiling and steaming, add the tomatoes and onions, stirring to coat everything evenly. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.