Green Tomato, Pineapple, Red Pepper Relish/chutney

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 8 cups diced organic green tomatoes
• 20 ounces crushed pineapple
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup cider vinegar, 5%
• 4 cups organic sugar
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt
• 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric, root
• 1 lime (zest and juice about a 1/4 cup)
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/3 cup diced onion
• 1 lemongrass, stalk (rough outer leaves removed smashed and sliced)
• 1 kaffir lime leaf, sliced (makrut lime leaves)
• 2 red jalapenos, minced leave seeds if more heat is desired
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, minced (basil and or parsley can be used)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (the national center for home food preservation has no problem with cornstarch in canning, optional i)

Recipe

• 1 prepare water bath and sterilize 8 ½ pint jars.
• 2 optional chopping: place ingredients except cornstarch in food processor in batches and pulse.
• 3 place all ingredients except for the herbs and cornstarch in a large pot.
• 4 bring to a boil and cook till reduced and thickened.
• 5 stirring not to burn for about 45-60 minutes. if not thick enough add cornstarch. add fresh herbs of choice.
• 6 pour relish into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. wipe rims and place warm lids on jars and screw on bands. place in water bath cover by 1-2 inches of water for 10 minutes. let rest counter top overnight. check for sealing, label, and store in pantry for up to 1 year.