tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post2762532515609130565..comments2024-03-14T22:32:16.465-06:00Comments on Mommy's Kitchen: Green Tomato Relish & The Gift of Southern CookingTina Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-47685425332896900302023-09-28T19:54:19.163-06:002023-09-28T19:54:19.163-06:00How many cups of tomatoes for this recipe? I had...How many cups of tomatoes for this recipe? I had so many different sizes and chopped them all up before I counted sadly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-13812931887564009542020-10-01T14:57:45.459-05:002020-10-01T14:57:45.459-05:00I have made green tomato relish before but with a ...I have made green tomato relish before but with a different recipe-I halved the recipe and added more sugar to my taste-Can’t wait to try with a mealAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561282214811266529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-63554608259893863422020-08-22T16:54:42.717-05:002020-08-22T16:54:42.717-05:00Looks and sounds like a great recipe and am trying...Looks and sounds like a great recipe and am trying it tomorrow. I'm using a variety of sizes of green tomatoes....cherry, pear and large, so hoping I can guess what the equivalent of 12 large or 20 med/small measure in oz or lbs as I combine sizes. I'll try to comment again after I make mine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778912134499194504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-6871852291674585482019-07-14T07:12:31.556-05:002019-07-14T07:12:31.556-05:00This relish is AMAZING! I have made it every year ...This relish is AMAZING! I have made it every year after I found it 3 years ago and everyone LOVES this stuff so much. I usually quadruple batch it and it's all gone by the following summer. Thank you so much for this recipe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616291382097266008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-88417903833022184332017-11-03T17:58:33.815-06:002017-11-03T17:58:33.815-06:00Absolutely love this recipe. We eat as much fresh...Absolutely love this recipe. We eat as much fresh (just after 2 hours simmer) as we do canning. Also like variations, adding 2 T Cumin seed, reducing sugar by 1/2 cup and OMG. This is delicious on corn chips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-56826864109338168242017-04-01T20:08:52.793-06:002017-04-01T20:08:52.793-06:00Just thought I would let you know that your recipe...Just thought I would let you know that your recipe has arrived in New Zealand. My vege garden is slowing down now after a very productive summer and I have been bottling and freezing the last of the summer crops. The tomatoes have been late this year hence the availability of green tomatoes. My English born Mum used to make green tomato chutney and then I came across your recipe - and its delish!<br />maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095210232374505440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-87374273313223457932016-12-05T10:20:15.043-06:002016-12-05T10:20:15.043-06:00I made this recipe 2 days ago and it was an instan...I made this recipe 2 days ago and it was an instant hit. The only thing I added was turmeric and I used pickling salt not kosher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-71508795144463382332016-10-08T20:51:15.071-05:002016-10-08T20:51:15.071-05:00Would it work to freeze the chow chow in plastic f...Would it work to freeze the chow chow in plastic freezer containers instead of canning in sterilized jars?<br />Mitzie Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880663345810027031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-47648155024501270002016-08-09T07:45:32.952-05:002016-08-09T07:45:32.952-05:00Love this recipe. Searching & searching, was ...Love this recipe. Searching & searching, was thinking I would never find it. There you were just waiting for me to find you. I did. Made this last night. Is wonderful and exactly what I was searching for. Thank you so much for sharing. <br /><br />Beverly<br /><br />B. Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287112196847382477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-16639675077593873902015-11-20T08:30:40.174-06:002015-11-20T08:30:40.174-06:00This is my first time canning anything, and my res...This is my first time canning anything, and my results using mostly cherry tomatoes seems successful. <br />It was a guess determining how many cherry toms to use instead of full size ones. <br />I'm confused by instructions in other recipes that seem to be missing from this recipe.<br />Should I be adding additional cook time since my home is roughly 1030 feet in elevation?<br />Do you have a suggestion for required head space? <br />I used 1/2 pint jars if size matters for head space or elevation issues.<br /><br />Thanks for providing a great recipe. With my success in this experiment, and your easy instructions, I feel comfortable to try other canning ventures.Pittsburgh Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-47151653655990808742014-11-06T21:47:47.125-06:002014-11-06T21:47:47.125-06:00This relish is not a freezable recipe or one that ...This relish is not a freezable recipe or one that can be dehydrated. The only way to preserve this would be through canning. Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-68443802039430381912014-11-06T18:03:13.476-06:002014-11-06T18:03:13.476-06:00I was wanting to freeze this, but read a comment a...I was wanting to freeze this, but read a comment against freezing. Do you think there's a way to thicken it enough to put it in the dehydrator?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-47201776212475404822014-10-26T13:32:09.439-06:002014-10-26T13:32:09.439-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Randal Oultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474627192167923363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-688559790778335372014-10-26T07:49:37.113-06:002014-10-26T07:49:37.113-06:00Randal Oulton,
I'm sorry, but I can't help...Randal Oulton,<br />I'm sorry, but I can't help on that one. This recipe is from Edna Lewiis & Scott Peacocks Cookbook, so this recipe was prepared as written. I have never cooked or home canned using Stevia so I don't know. Sorry :(Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-66413987273804483302014-10-25T12:01:48.743-05:002014-10-25T12:01:48.743-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Randal Oultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474627192167923363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-10795998235029055222014-10-04T13:18:27.527-05:002014-10-04T13:18:27.527-05:00Making this now..tasted really good cold already.....Making this now..tasted really good cold already..can't wait. why the long (2hrs) cooking process?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797411799803453044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-77070030945029491402014-09-24T11:07:42.468-05:002014-09-24T11:07:42.468-05:00I made a 1.5 batch of the relish (very good!), but...I made a 1.5 batch of the relish (very good!), but it made 11 pints. I used 30 small to medium tomatoes. I was thinking it should have made closer to 9 pints. Will it be acidic enough?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-34850166415716579912014-02-17T20:21:35.913-06:002014-02-17T20:21:35.913-06:00Hi, Dave from Australia here. Would this recipe wo...Hi, Dave from Australia here. Would this recipe work with green Cherry Tomatoes ?.<br />Thanks for a great recipe and blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-11334304550542987572013-12-05T00:45:12.926-06:002013-12-05T00:45:12.926-06:00Thanks so much for the recipe. It will freeze toni...Thanks so much for the recipe. It will freeze tonite and I picked 2 bushels of green tomatoes. My Boss told me about chowchow and all the recipes I found wanted me to salt and wait hours, then just can with hot liquid. I've never canned like that before and this is similar to my Hungarian chili sauce with red tomatoes. I love it! Thanks so much for sharing!juneytunesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-13891503029941548972013-09-22T09:53:12.564-05:002013-09-22T09:53:12.564-05:00Properly can items have a shelf life of one year {...Properly can items have a shelf life of one year {stored in your pantry}. Tina Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10515629994766421233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-10963807748006543662013-09-21T20:41:13.018-05:002013-09-21T20:41:13.018-05:00 What is the shelf life of this relish?, this wa... What is the shelf life of this relish?, this was my first time making in and we all love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-3171153501759888952013-07-28T21:40:58.981-05:002013-07-28T21:40:58.981-05:00Tried your recipe today. The parents' enjoyed....Tried your recipe today. The parents' enjoyed. Even made a second batch, with a few adjustments (I seem to have inherited my Granny's inability to leave a recipe alone without alterations). Yours is really good for those making relish for the first time, which I was. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-9767854274775665682012-11-11T16:47:28.652-06:002012-11-11T16:47:28.652-06:00I was looking for a recipe for a chunky green toma...I was looking for a recipe for a chunky green tomato relish when I ran across this blog. I love all the detail. I haven't canned anything in over 30 years and this blog takes me through the process step by step. I now feel more comfortable about canning the leftover green tomatoes from my garden. The recipe looks really good too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-78778055238455567372012-11-04T17:05:59.286-06:002012-11-04T17:05:59.286-06:00Haven't eaten or made chow chow in years. Rem...Haven't eaten or made chow chow in years. Remember my grandmother making it and I was too young to appreciate it. Just made a batch when I pulled all my tomatoes out before the frost. What can I say.... Wow! As recipes go, this one was simple, straight forward and very good. Will be keeping this one in my perminant file. Thanks for such a good recipe. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8390396285139687239.post-486154841503028472012-10-24T23:49:24.610-05:002012-10-24T23:49:24.610-05:00Just made my second batch in as many days. Will be...Just made my second batch in as many days. Will be making another tomorrow. Love it! Have 24 pints so far and a little for the fridge. These will make wonderful Christmas gifts! Thank you for sharingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com