Green Tomato and Pepper Relish

Finely chopped green tomato and pepper relish served in a bowl.

A sharp, sweet relish for burgers, eggs and cheese. Makes about 500 ml. Preparation: 20 minutes. Cooking: 25 minutes.

Ingredients

• 500 g green tomatoes, finely diced

• 150 g red sweet pepper, finely diced

• 150 g onion, finely diced

• 150 ml cider vinegar (5% acidity)

• 90 g sugar

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• ½ tsp celery seeds

• 1 tsp fine salt

Method

1. Put all ingredients in a wide stainless-steel saucepan and bring to a simmer.

2. Cook uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender but retain texture and the liquid is syrupy.

3. Cool promptly and spoon into clean covered containers.

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. This is a refrigerator relish, not a tested canning formula.