SPICY TOMATO RELISH (CANNING RECIPE)

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The Southwestern United States is known for love of spicy foods and this relish is a fitting example of a condiment that can be used to up the heat factor. It can be made a little hotter by subbing in some extra Jalapenos or even using Habeneros instead. It is wonderful with any sort of meat or even just having a few spoonfuls on your plate as a sort of side dish is good. THIS RECIPE ASSUMES KNOWLEDGE OF SAFE WATER BATH CANNING METHODS

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 3 1/2 pints, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (about 5 lbs)
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup diced jalapeno (that is 1 of my tweaks-it originally called for 1 cup green peppers & no hot pepper)
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons pickling salt (non iodized salt)
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon clove
3/4 teaspoon allspice
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (another addition, feel free to omit)
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Peel tomatoes by boiling water method- dip each tomato briefly in boiling water and then immediately drop into a pot of cold water; the skins should peel off quite easily after that.
  • Mix all ingredients in large, preferably non stick, pot.
  • Simmer over medium heat to desired thickness, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Spoon mixture into sterilized pint jars and seal with lids and bands.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes; will keep stored in cool place for up to a year.

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