Tomato Relish Recipe for Canning Excellence
🕒 Total Time: 12 hours and 33 minutes
- 🕓 Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🕒 Cook Time: 12 hours and 13 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the culinary art of canning with this Tomato Relish, a delightful creation that transforms those lingering end-of-season tomatoes into a burst of flavor. This relish boasts a good-tasting, basic blend of firm ripe tomatoes, celery, onions, and an array of spices, making it an excellent choice for preserving the essence of summer.
Recipe Category: Vegetable
- 🍅 Keywords: Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Canning
Ingredients:
- 18 firm ripe tomatoes 🍅
- 1 celery stalk 🌿
- 4 onions 🧅
- 2 teaspoons salt 🧂
- 2 cups granulated sugar 🍚
- 1 clove garlic 🧄
- 1 cinnamon stick 🍂
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds 🌰
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 🍏
Nutritional Information:
- 🌡️ Calories: 216.9
- 🍔 Fat Content: 0.9g
- 🥩 Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- 🧀 Cholesterol: 0mg
- 🧂 Sodium: 3157.6mg
- 🍞 Carbohydrates: 51.4g
- 🍏 Fiber: 4.1g
- 🍬 Sugar: 45.4g
- 🍖 Protein: 2.7g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- 📝 Review Count: 1
Yield: 12 Jars
Instructions:
- Peel and Chop: Begin by peeling the tomatoes, then chop them into small, delightful pieces.
- Vegetable Trio: In a harmonious dance of flavors, chop celery, onions, and peppers into fine pieces. Ensure the total amount of peppers equals 4 medium peppers, whether green or red.
- Salt Soak: Mix the vegetables and salt together, creating a flavorful union. Place this symphony in the refrigerator overnight.
- Morning Rinse: As the morning sun rises, drain the vegetables thoroughly. Give them a refreshing rinse with fresh water, then drain again.
- Spice Eruption: In a large saucepan, combine sugar, spices, and apple cider vinegar. Make sure the sugar dissolves into this aromatic concoction.
- Boil and Simmer: Bring this delightful mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to intertwine in a culinary dance.
- Vegetable Reunion: Add the vegetables to the pan and bring the mixture back to a joyous boil.
- Simmer Serenade: Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Feel the aroma waft through the kitchen as the relish reaches its flavorful crescendo.
- Seed Serenity: Remove the cheesecloth bag holding the mustard seeds, or if desired, let the seeds become part of the texture.
- Jar Ballet: With precision, spoon the relish into hot sterilized jars, sealing in the symphony of flavors. It’s time for the grand finale!
- Water Bath Waltz: Process the jars in a 10-minute water bath if you’re at an altitude of 2500 ft. Let the jars dance in the warm bath, ensuring the perfect preservation ballet.
- Cooling Coda: Remove the jars and allow them to cool. Listen to the satisfying pop as each jar seals, signifying the completion of a culinary masterpiece.
In every jar, you’ve captured the essence of the season, ready to be enjoyed whenever you crave a taste of summer. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this Tomato Relish is a versatile addition to your pantry, bringing a burst of flavor to every dish it graces. 🍅✨
