Green Tomato Relish

Condiments and Sauces

Recipe first appeared in the July/August 2012 edition of Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 large red or green tomatoes, preferably Creole, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1½ teaspoons salt
1 cup white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
Louisiana-style hot sauce

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepot over medium-high heat. Bring to a low boil and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes. Strain through a fine wire-mesh strainer; discard liquid. Taste; adjust seasoning with salt and hot sauce. Allow to cool.

Cover and chill until needed, preferably overnight.