The Best Green Tomato Relish (Easy Recipe)

Aug 23, 2023

Got a bountiful harvest of green tomatoes and wondering what to do with them? Look no further than this vibrant green tomato relish recipe!

Green tomato relish is a sensational way to use your summer produce. It is also a game-changer for everyday dishes.

It’s not just a condiment. This relish is the star of the show.

Sweet, tangy, and downright delicious, it can elevate hot dogs, sandwiches, burgers, biscuits, and more.

Excited? Make green tomato relish today!

This green tomato relish is a refreshing mix of green tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.

Pickle the veggies in salt, sugar, vinegar, and spices. Every bite has a beautiful blend of sweet, salty, and sour.

It is perfect with sandwiches, potatoes, cheese, and other entrées.

One batch makes up to 12 jars. But do not worry! You have a whole year to consume them.

It makes a great gift, too. But trust me, you’ll want a steady supply of this relish at home.

Apart from these ingredients, you’ll also need:

1. Finely chop the vegetables.

You can use a food processor here. In fact, I recommend it. You will need a LOT of tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers for this recipe.

But process the vegetables in batches. You want to get a nice even dice on all of them.

Drain the vegetables in a colander lined with cheesecloth for 1 hour.

2. Cook the relish.

Add the vegetable mix, sugar, vinegar, and seasonings to a stock pot. Cook over high heat and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from heat.

3. Jar the relish.

Transfer the relish into sterilized jars and fill them to the top. Use a fork or knife to pop any air bubbles. Securely fasten the lids.

4. Process the jars in a water bath.

This will help seal the jars.

Place a rack in a large stockpot and fill it halfway with boiling water. Place the jars into the pot, giving them 2 inches of space in between.

Cover the jars with 2 inches of water. Add more boiling water if needed.

Bring the water to a full boil. Cover the stockpot and cook for 30 minutes.

5. Cool, store, and enjoy!

Remove the jars from the pot, place them on a clothed surface, and let them cool. To ensure the seals are tight, press the lids with your finger.

The lids should not move at all.

Store green tomato relish for up to 1 year.

Green tomato relish has a sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavor. This makes it a versatile accompaniment to a handful of dishes.

This recipe makes up to 12 jars of green tomato relish, making them great for gifting.

But feel free to keep them all to yourself. Because the relish will stay fresh for over a year!

Here’s how to properly store green tomato relish.

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This green tomato relish tastes yummy on everything! It is the perfect condiment for hot dogs, burgers, pork chops, and more. Best part? It’s easy to make!

24 large 24 green tomatoes

12 large 12 onions

3 3 red bell peppers, halved and seeded

3 3 green bell peppers, halved and seeded

5 cups 5 granulated sugar

2 cups 2 apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons 3 celery seed

3 tablespoons 3 mustard seed

1 tablespoon 1 pickling or canning salt

Food processor

Colander

Cheesecloth

Large bowl

Stockpot

*12 (1-pint) or 6 (1-quart) sterilized glass jars with lids

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