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Green Tomato Pickle Recipe



Green Tomato Pickle Recipe from Gilly70

dairy free egg free nut free kids can help can make in advance vegetarian low fat
Category Jam and chutney recipes
ServesNot stated
Prep time20 mins
Cook time45/50 mins

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Ingredients

1.1kg (2.5lbs) green tomatoes
2 onions
120g (1/2 cup) cooking salt
250g (1 cup) sugar
500ml (2 cups) cider vinegar
60g (1/2 cup) sultanas
1/2 tsp mixed spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp curry powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 tsp cornflour

Handy Hint

I sterilise clean jars in microwave for 2 mins.

Method

1. Slice tomatoes & onions into thin rounds. Combine with salt in large non-metallic bowl and add enough water to cover. Place small plate on top to keep submerged & leave to stand overnight.
2. Drain tomatoes & onion & rinse well. Place in large pan and add sugar, vinegar,sultanas & spices. Stir over low hear until sugar dissolved.
3. Bring to boil, reduce heat & simmer, stir often until vegetables are soft.
4. Add 2 teaspoons of water to cornflour,mix well & stir into mixture. Stir over medium heat until it boils & thickens.
5. Spoon into clean warm jars & seal. Turn upside down for 2 mins then invert and cool. Leave for 1 month before opening. Store in cool, dark place for up to 12 months. Once opened, refrigerate for up to 6 weeks.

gransnetter Reviews

From: Gilly70 on Fri 16-Sept-11 18:22:40 Overall rating: 0.0
If you have lots of green tomatoes at end of season, this is a good way to use them. Makes about 5/6lbs and is very good with cold meat,poultry or cheese.