Tomato Relish
Tomato relish is a sweet and tangy condiment bursting with sweet fresh tomatoes, bright lime, ginger paste and a savory blend of spices for bold flavor. It’s an easy way to add a fresh, zesty kick to everything from grilled meats to sandwiches.
Tomato relish is one of those simple recipes that adds so much flavor with very little effort.
It has a bright, slightly sweet and tangy taste with just a hint of savory depth.
The texture is chunky and spoonable, making it perfect for topping or spreading.
Spoon it over burgers, hot dogs, or grilled chicken for an instant flavor boost.
It’s also a delicious way to add a little extra something to sandwiches or roasted meats.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Tomatoes– Chopped and seeded. I recommend roma tomatoes since they are meatier but other varieties will work. If you use a different variety keep in mind, they may have more liquid.
- Limes– For brightness and acid to help the tomatoes break down
- Ginger paste– You can normally find this near the vegan and Asian food section of the produce department.
- Sugar– Granulated
- Spices– Crushed red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and ground cloves
- Red onion– Peeled and diced
How to Make
Tomato relish is pretty easy to make.
Stir together the tomatoes, juice of both limes, ginger, sugar, spices, and onions to a large skillet set over medium high heat.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring often.
Once it simmers, turn the heat down and let it cook down, stirring frequently, until the color deepens and the juices reduce by roughly 1/4 of the volume or roughly 20 to 25 minutes.
When the mixture’s thickened, but still somewhat juicy, it’s done.
Remove the skillet from heat.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing
Store tomato relish in airtight glass jars or containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
For even longer storage, you can process the jars in a boiling water bath for 20-25 minutes and store them in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Serving Suggestions
Tomato relish is so versatile and adds so much flavor to any meal!
Some favorite ways to serve it include:
- As a side for grilled meats
- Spread on burgers or hot dogs
- Dolloped onto scrambled eggs
- As a savory addition to a cheese board
- Spread on sandwiches, paninis, and grilled cheese
- As a dip for crackers or tortilla chips
Tips and Tricks
- If you use other varieties of tomatoes, keep in mind they might have more liquid. This increases the cook time and means you will need more tomatoes overall.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Make sure to serve it often to keep it from burning.
Other Tomato Recipes
Tomato relish is a delicious addition to so many meals and the perfect dish to make to use up your summer tomatoes.
Make it and enjoy!
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Tomato Relish
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped & seeded tomatoes
- 2 limes
- 1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 red onion peeled & diced
Instructions
- Set a large skillet on the stove. Add the tomatoes, juice of both limes, ginger, sugar, spices, and onions to it. Stir everything together until evenly combined.5 cups chopped & seeded tomatoes, 2 limes, 1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 red onion
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring often, then reduce heat and cook down.
- The mixture will become very juicy, which is normal, and continue cooking (stirring frequently) until the color deepens and the juices reduce by roughly 1/4 of the volume.
- When the mixture's thickened, but still somewhat juicy, it's done- roughly 20-25 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you use other varieties of tomatoes, keep in mind they might have more liquid. This increases the cook time and means you will need more tomatoes overall.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- Make sure to serve it often to keep it from burning.
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