Cucumber and Green Tomato Relish Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 lb (900 g) green tomatoes
2 lb (900 g) cucumbers - 1 large onion
- 1 large green pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 6 oz (175 g) white sugar
- 1 pint (570 ml) white vinegar
Method:
- Chop all the vegetables finely. Put in layers in a large bowl, sprinkling each layer with the salt. Leave to stand overnight.
- Tip into a colander and drain well.
- Put the vinegar, sugar and spices into a pan and stir to dissolve the sugar. Bring to the boil and add the vegetables.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is fairly stiff but still moist.
- Pack the relish into hot, clean, sterilized jars, right to the top.
- Cover and seal immediately.
- Label when fully cool.
Makes 3 -4 lbs (1.4 kg – 1.8 kg) of Cucumber and Green Tomato Relish. Ready in about 4 weeks. This article will get you started and explain the finer ponts of making your own relishes: Quality equipment at reasonable prices - everything from fabric jar covers and labels to jam making thermometers, strainers and muslin. available from Allotment Shopping. Cookware, Marmalade, Jam & Chutney Making Equipment.
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Danielle @ 7:39 am
Made cucumber and green tomotoe chutney to get rid of the last glut of produce. Was a bit watery even though I layered with salt and left overnight. Doesn't look very appetising but I am sure it will taste good – will let you know!
Rebekah @ 11:18 am
Hi will this recipe work ok with red tomatoes? I understand that it won't look as nice with it not being all green anymore though. Also when you put white wine vinegar or white vinegar in the ingredients can this be substituted for cider vinegar? Thanks so much, I'm loving the website!
Val @ 11:24 am
Why don't you use the ripe tomatoes to make this recipe http://www.allotment.org.uk/recipe/179/tomato-relish-recipe/ and use the cucumbers for something else. Yes you can usually substitute white wine or white vinegar for cider vinegar, although it will alter the taste to some extent.