Green Tomato Chow Chow Relish Recipe

Florence Jackson, the writer’s grandmother and a Nova Scotia native, made use of shoulder-­season produce to organize this tangy relish. It’s typically served with meat and fish dishes, the place it provides a vibrant observe of sweetness. Whereas chow-chow can be utilized instantly, its taste improves with time. Contemplate making a big batch and placing it up in correctly sterilized canning jars to final by way of the winter months.

Yield: makes 2 Cups

Time:

7 hours, 10 minutes

Elements

• 1 ¹⁄₄ lb. inexperienced (unripened) tomatoes, cored and finely chopped (3 cups)
• ¹⁄₃ lb. yellow onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
• ¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped inexperienced or purple bell pepper
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. brown mustard seed
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. coriander seeds
• 3 allspice berries
• 3 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 complete clove
• ¹⁄₂ small cinnamon stick
• Pinch floor cardamom
• Pinch powdered ginger
• ²⁄₃ cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp. mild brown sugar
• 3 tbsp. sugar

Directions

1. In a big bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and salt. Cowl the bowl with a plate and let stand at room temperature for not less than 6 hours, and as much as in a single day.
2. Set a advantageous mesh strainer over the sink and drain the tomato combination, gently urgent to extract as a lot liquid as potential. Discard the liquid.
3. In a small bowl, mix the mustard seeds, coriander, allspice berries, black peppercorns, bay leaf, clove, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and ginger. Switch the combination to a sachet made out of a double layer of cheesecloth, and tie to seal.
4. Switch the tomato combination to a medium pot. Add the vinegar, sugars, and the spice sachet, and produce to a boil over medium warmth. Decrease the warmth to take care of a mild simmer, then cook dinner, stirring often, till the chow-chow has decreased to a aromatic, dry relish, 40–50 minutes. Chill, then serve instantly, or refrigerate in a coated jar for as much as one month.