Best Victorian Tomato Relish Recipes

CHERRY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Add the oil to a medium-sized saucepan (see Kitchen Notes below).
• Cook the onion and garlic with a pinch of sea salt over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they have softened.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, sea salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Turn the heat up to high and let the mixture come to a boil.
• Keep cooking at high heat for about 15-30 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and looks jammy. The tomatoes will release some liquid during cooking, and the mixture will start to thicken once the liquid evaporates.
• During this time, gently break down any tomatoes with a wooden spoon and stir the mixture from to time to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Once the mixture has thickened, taste for seasoning. You may want to add some more sugar or more vinegar.
• Serve the tomato relish warm, or spoon the mixture into a warm sterilised jar and seal.

FRESH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; add vinegar mixture and mix well. Spoon into storage containers, allowing 1/2-in. headspace. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Serve with a slotted spoon.

GARDEN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and finely chop. Place in a stockpot. Add onions and peppers., Place mustard and celery seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bag and the remaining ingredients to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60-75 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard spice bag., Carefully ladle relish into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process in boiling-water canner for 20 minutes.

VICTORIAN TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Cut up the unskinned tomatoes, onions, and unpeeled cucumbers.
• Sprinkle with all the salt, stir it through, and leave overnight to draw out the liquid.
• Strain off liquid- as much as you can.
• Add sugar and vinegar.
• Boil till tender then add mustard and cayenne pepper (you can vary this according to taste).
• Mix flour and curry powder with extra vinegar and add to cooked tomatoes to thicken.
• Bottle in sterilized jars.
• Cover when cold.
• Can be used immediately and also keeps really well.

SPICY TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

QUICK TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, toss together 1kg diced, ripe on-the-vine plum tomatoes, 2 diced red onions, 150ml extra virgin olive oil and 2 tsp flaky sea salt. Tip onto a baking tray and place under a hot grill for 5-10 mins or until charred.
• Tip back into the bowl, stir in 2 grated garlic cloves and 3 tbsp small capers and leave to cool for 10 mins. Stir in 3 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar.

SWEET TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, apples, onions, sugar, vinegar, and pickling spice bundle in a large pot; bring to a boil and cook together about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the tomato mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 40 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.