Description
Discover the delightful world of homemade Green Tomato Relish (canning option) with this easy-to-follow recipe! Perfect for preserving those unripe garden tomatoes, this tangy condiment combines the crispness of green tomatoes, the sweetness of bell peppers, and a touch of sugar for balance. Whether you’re enhancing your favorite sandwiches, spicing up tacos, or serving it alongside grilled meats, this relish is sure to elevate every meal. Plus, canning allows you to enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer all year round. Gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this flavorful addition to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 pounds green tomatoes
- 8 cups onions
- 3 red bell peppers (halved, seeds removed)
- 3 green bell peppers (halved, seeds removed)
- 3 cups white sugar
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons celery seed
- 3 tablespoons mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Wash green tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Chop them along with onions and bell peppers into small pieces.
- In a large pot, combine chopped vegetables with sugar, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and salt. Stir well.
- Heat on medium until boiling; then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sterilize canning jars by boiling them in hot water while the relish cooks.
- Once thickened slightly, fill sterilized jars with hot relish using a ladle, leaving half an inch space at the top.
- Wipe jar rims clean before placing lids on top. Process jars in boiling water for 10-15 minutes and let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 28
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg