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Tomato Relish
A New Zealand Specialty

Servings: Makes about 4 pints

Servings: Makes about 4 pints
Ingredients
  • 12 large tomatoes (no need to peel)
  • 3 large onions chopped
  • 2 or 3 chilies sliced, seeds removed and cut into ¼ inch chunks (or regular red peppers)
  • 3 Tbs Kosher salt or Himalayan salt
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  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • Vinegar to cover (about 2 cups)
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  • Paste
  • 1 Tbs mustard powder
  • 1 Tbs curry powder (its a must have)
  • 1 Tbs Roasted red Pepper and Garlic Seasoning or your favourite spice
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbs flour
  • ¼ cup vinegar plus 2 Tbs for paste
Steps
  1. Cut tomatoes into 6 to 8 wedges and place skin down in a large glass cake pan Add onions and chilies and sprinkle with salt. Cover with a large cutting board or cling wrap. Leave overnight or 12 hours.
  2. Drain the liquid off, then put tomatoes int a large pot with a thick bottom, Stir in brown sugar.
  3. Add just enough vinegar to cover, bring to a boil then turn down and simmer for an hour. Stir often.
  4. Mix flour and seasonings with enough vinegar to make a smooth paste. Add to pot, stirring consistently to prevent burning, for 15 to 20 minutes until fairly thick.
  5. Put into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Notes
  • You can sterilize jars by putting in a dishwasher, on the hottest setting. Your Tomato Relish should last for up to 6 months if stored in the fridge.
  • use it on a sandwich (ham, cheese and tomato relish is very nice)
  • serve it with meat pie or add it to homemade pizza or on your hamburger
  • use it on nachos instead of salsa
  • mix it into your filling when making homemade sausage rolls
 

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