Description
Transform your end-of-season green tomatoes into a zesty, crunchy relish that brings bold, tangy flavor to burgers, sandwiches, cheese boards, and more. This vibrant condiment is nutrient-dense and perfect for preserving summer’s harvest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.4 lb green tomatoes (1542g), chopped
- 5 small yellow onions (515g), quartered
- 1 large red bell pepper (155g), quartered and cleaned
- 3.5 tsp pickling salt
- 1.75 cups white sugar (365g)
- 7 tsp plain flour (27g)
- 1.25 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp celery seed (optional)
- 3.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1.75 cups apple cider vinegar (370g)
- 1/2 cup reserved tomato juice (120g)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Chop green tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces and sprinkle with pickling salt. Let drain in colander for 30 minutes.
- Quarter onions and bell pepper into pieces similar in size to the tomatoes.
- Whisk together flour, mustard powder, turmeric, and celery seed in a small bowl.
- Press salted tomatoes to extract juice and reserve 1/2 cup. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a large pot, combine vinegar, reserved tomato juice, and Dijon mustard. Simmer gently.
- Whisk in the spice mixture slowly, then stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. If too thick, add vinegar. If too thin, simmer a bit longer.
Notes
Ensure jars are properly sterilized before canning. Let relish cool completely before refrigerating if not sealing. Always use clean utensils when serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg