Name: Tomato Relish
Prep time: 1440 min
Cook time: 155 min
Total time: 1595 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 5 1/2 kg tomato ripe; 1.8 kg onion; 1.4 kg white sugar; 4 tbs curry powder; 6 tbs mustard powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 750 ml white vinegar; 1 cup salt

by cookieohcookie Last updated on 02/10/2020

I made it and I don't want to part with or give it away...I have it hidden in my cupboard! - cookieohcookie

Ingredients

5 1/2 kg tomato ripe
1.8 kg onion
1.4 kg white sugar
4 tbs curry powder
6 tbs mustard powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
750 ml white vinegar
1 cup salt

Method

Step 1

Place tomatoes in a bowl and sprinkle with half the salt.
Step 2

Slice onions thinly and place in another bowl, and sprinkle with remaining salt. Leave for 12 hours.
Step 3

Drain off excess liquid from tomatoes and onions and place into a large heavy based pot with the vinegar.
Step 4

Bring to boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Step 5

Add rest of dry ingredients and simmer for approximately 2½ hours or until relish consistency is achieved. Allow to cool.
Step 6

Pour into clean sterilised jars.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

You can also thicken with cornflour and water once you feel the ingredients have broken down enough. I accidentally used extra hot cayenne pepper and I believe it was what made the relish. I was going to use a lesser amount to compensate but I'm so glad I didn't!