tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post346087278756528944..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Got Green Tomatoes? Try My Super Simple, No Sugar, Salsa-Like, Green Tomato Relish RecipeFarmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-25032883336281980672017-07-19T15:06:14.669-05:002017-07-19T15:06:14.669-05:00WOW!! This sounds wonderful. My husband and I cre...WOW!! This sounds wonderful. My husband and I created a grain AND sugar free house a year ago and I want to use green tomatoes this fall when the weather turns for chowchow, relish and jam with little or NO sugar. Can't wait to try this and will comment after I give it a try, Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506987120652269446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-42118662091748206252017-02-11T19:31:48.400-06:002017-02-11T19:31:48.400-06:00Oh, wow! I stumbled across this recipe when I went...Oh, wow! I stumbled across this recipe when I went looking for something to do with a green tomato that had been knocked off one of my plants, as I hate to waste home-grown produce. I came across this recipe and had all the ingredients, so I gave it a go - and oh my giddy aunt, what an amazing flavour! I quartered the recipe, picked another green tomato, and fell in love. My husband eats it on toast, and says it's the best relish he's had in years! <br />I'm going to have to plant an extra tomato plant next year, just so we can pick them green and make tons more of this divine relish! Many thanks from Down Under!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-33920556924309431162013-10-23T08:10:56.059-05:002013-10-23T08:10:56.059-05:00First hard frost last night so I have 2 baskets of...First hard frost last night so I have 2 baskets of green tomatoes. Has anyone tried freezing the relish/salsa yet? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-31122948393414366922013-07-26T16:12:19.128-05:002013-07-26T16:12:19.128-05:00Last year I tripped over your recipe while looking...Last year I tripped over your recipe while looking for a green tomato relish recipe that did not contain added sugar as my husband has type II diabetes. I used a quart of green tomatoes & made the most amazingly delicious green tomato relish that I have ever eaten. I did not make enough to process and make shelf stable because I wanted to see how it turned out. Well what we kept for ourselves was gone in no time. I gave a jar to my son (to keep in the fridge) - it was gone inside three days. His whole family loved it. Needless to say, I will be making much more this year and processing them. MMMMMMMPaulettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-32525552419680183632012-10-15T17:52:46.206-05:002012-10-15T17:52:46.206-05:00Hi Susan! I found this recipe a year or two ago an...Hi Susan! I found this recipe a year or two ago and LOVE it! I have shared with my family and they love it as well! I would love to share this on my blog. www.moneysavinghoney.com Rebeccahttp://www.moneysavinghoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-21532070394530159612012-09-26T18:23:36.551-05:002012-09-26T18:23:36.551-05:00I made a double batch. Used 1.5 cups of vinegar an...I made a double batch. Used 1.5 cups of vinegar and found it way to sour. Added 4 oz of agave, 3 tbls of mustard seeds, double the cilantro. Now it is perfect for me.<br />Thanks for this base recipe.<br />Vince T. WyomingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-42730964471609239932012-09-26T11:03:37.515-05:002012-09-26T11:03:37.515-05:00This relish is amazing in every way! Thanks for p...This relish is amazing in every way! Thanks for posting it! :)A.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106004037607712134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-24660724962843939042012-09-25T06:50:47.047-05:002012-09-25T06:50:47.047-05:00Hi Susan, A few weeks ago a friend gave me some gr...Hi Susan, A few weeks ago a friend gave me some green tomatoes as she knew my husband & I enjoy fried green tomatoes (crusted with parmesan), however she gave us about three pounds so I started looking for recipes. I recalled my mother making a green tomato ketchup that we all enjoyed as kids, but every recipe for any related products - ketchup, relish etc were loaded with sugar - a problem for us as my husband manages Type II diabetes. in cruising wround the web, I found your recipe and loved the idea of balancing the tart flavour with apple (I used Granny Smith). <br />The batch I made yielded 4x500g jars. - We gave away 2 jars (after tasting and pronouncing AWESOME!!!). Works with any meat, cheese and eggs as a side condiment or as an ingredient - this is has now officially become a brand new "old family" tradition. So glad I found your recipePaulette Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-38020386290475173542012-09-06T21:17:36.762-05:002012-09-06T21:17:36.762-05:00Hi Susan~~~I made a batch of green tomato relish/s...Hi Susan~~~I made a batch of green tomato relish/salsa today & it is fantastic! My husband loves it & I love the versatility of what I can make with it. Thank you for making a tradition! I'm so glad I found your blog~~~can't wait to get busy with more of your recipes!<br /><br />Linda in ArizonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-28455355136694789092012-09-05T09:42:28.547-05:002012-09-05T09:42:28.547-05:00Green tomatoes are very popular in Colombia! We us...Green tomatoes are very popular in Colombia! We use them in salads all the time instead of red tomatoes.Your recipe sounds amazing!Love your blog...thank you for visiting mine!Ericahttp://www.mycolombianrecipes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-40060683899800033222012-07-14T16:29:06.898-05:002012-07-14T16:29:06.898-05:00Nope, no peeling involved! :)Nope, no peeling involved! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-86807781170449386422012-07-14T15:24:26.121-05:002012-07-14T15:24:26.121-05:00This recipe sounds so good. You don't have to...This recipe sounds so good. You don't have to peel the apples or tomatoes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-44501967679546797002012-05-30T09:49:11.811-05:002012-05-30T09:49:11.811-05:00Hi S.,
I'm so glad you like the green tomato r...Hi S.,<br />I'm so glad you like the green tomato relish! Thanks for taking the time to let us know. As for freezing it, I've never tried it but really need to because other people have asked.<br /><br />I've frozen other tomato salsas and sauces (both homemade and leftover store bought) in the past, and they usually freeze pretty well if they're already cooked (like this one is), but sometimes the texture changes a little.<br /><br />If you're going to cook with it - like to make taco meat, etc. - it really doesn't make a difference. <br /><br />My advice would be to simply try freezing a small amount, then defrost it and see what you think. If you do try freezing some, I hope you'll come back and report the results. :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-67365808793015602382012-05-19T21:48:13.847-05:002012-05-19T21:48:13.847-05:00I just made this because I had a TON of green toma...I just made this because I had a TON of green tomatoes, and it's fantastic! Thanks for the recipe, and especially the no sugar part! I am wondering if this can be frozen?S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05651817634554912399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-26159050481278708112011-09-04T22:10:09.707-05:002011-09-04T22:10:09.707-05:00I made this relish two summers ago when early summ...I made this relish two summers ago when early summer was too cold to plant and I had 4 vines of unripe tomatoes by frost. I canned jars and jars of it and gave some of it away and we ate a ton of it. Dee-lish. We had another chilly June so the tomatoes are just now starting to ripen. I hope they make it, I got a recipe for zucchini salsa that I'd like to try but it needs ripe tomatoes. But if it doesn't work out, this recipe is on hot standby!flyingjennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-39517143861194577332011-09-03T17:30:03.934-05:002011-09-03T17:30:03.934-05:00Ive never had green tomato's before, but if th...Ive never had green tomato's before, but if they are less sweet then i need to try it. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-43514860623813350542011-09-03T16:57:41.694-05:002011-09-03T16:57:41.694-05:00Has anyone tried freezing this? I'm wondering...Has anyone tried freezing this? I'm wondering if that would work rather than going to the work of canning.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341334610386907672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-14350714618771854942010-10-06T18:06:12.974-05:002010-10-06T18:06:12.974-05:00Hi Elizabeth,
My apologies for the delay getting b...<b>Hi Elizabeth,</b><br />My apologies for the delay getting back to you.<br /><br />The nice thing about this recipe is that it's really flexible, so you can alter it to suit your tastes - and ingredient availability. I don't think the sweet red peppers are vital, though you'll probably want to use 3/4 lb of something else (more green tomatoes or onions or apples, or a combination) so the consistency comes out okay. I think anaheim chiles would probably make a nice substitute. Even green bell pepper could work, if you like that strong flavor.<br /><br />You don't want to use a large quantity of a hot chile (unless you really like things spicy), and you could always add a little more apple to sweeten things up.<br /><br />Like I said, it's open to interpretation! If you do make some, I hope you'll come back and let us know how it turned out. :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-85662318412221000412010-10-03T18:34:21.993-05:002010-10-03T18:34:21.993-05:00I would love to try this, but don't have any r...I would love to try this, but don't have any red bell pepper. Do you think it would be okay with anaheim chile or does it need the sweetness of the red bell? Thanks!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615887438960518295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-16515702586141942742010-09-13T15:37:49.458-05:002010-09-13T15:37:49.458-05:00After reading about this recipe last year I finall...After reading about this recipe last year I finally got around to trying it. Darn, I missed a whole year of green tomato salsa/relish! I'll be making this every year from now on. <br /><br />SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-43906130108302767412010-09-03T11:03:52.277-05:002010-09-03T11:03:52.277-05:00We got our tomatoes in really late too. We did ge...We got our tomatoes in really late too. We did get some ripe ones.<br /><br />Then the Mississippi weather turned weird and it started raining every afternoon. Between the rain and the heat, they all got bottom rot.<br /><br />I'm bad, my green ones tend to end up as fried green tomatoes!<br /><br />Wish I had some Amish neighbors.....The JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-36395646273751492422010-03-22T19:19:51.728-05:002010-03-22T19:19:51.728-05:00I just wanted to let you know how much we have enj...I just wanted to let you know how much we have enjoyed this recipe! Just before the killing frost came, we pulled the frost-sensitive vegetables & flooded the kitchen with the last of our season's bounty. A glut of green tomatoes were canned into delicious salsa/relish. A few lucky friends were given a jar in their holiday gift baskets. The consensus is always the same: MAKE MORE!! The children (all two of them will polish off a jar in a sitting). We all thank you:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-55683531072258466252009-10-19T01:13:55.029-05:002009-10-19T01:13:55.029-05:00I'll have to try your green tomato relish next...I'll have to try your green tomato relish next year as I've harvested and preserved all this year's crop - we had the first lightfrost of the year last week. I have an apple glut at the moment and thought you and your bloggers might like to try a tomato and apple chutney recipe - http://hollygrovekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/tomato-and-apple-chutney.html - lovely at Christmas time for a taste of autumn fruits.Susan@Holly Grovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731302690395364839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-82624055898360807492009-09-13T00:56:32.921-05:002009-09-13T00:56:32.921-05:00I can't wait to try some of your recipes, and ...I can't wait to try some of your recipes, and I love the pictures of the animals. Keep up the lovely work! Stop by and say hello at my new blog. I look forward to hearing from you. Jodi http://thebarefootshutterbug.blogspot.com/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775012354693520633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-46176848625384725532009-09-11T10:58:34.820-05:002009-09-11T10:58:34.820-05:00I'm so excited! How can the simple act of maki...I'm so excited! How can the simple act of making what we'd call chutney, be such a delight? Susan, I'm a complete novice and so after my first year of growing tomatoes, it's also my first year of harvesting and working out what to do with it all. Testament to your pages, yours was the first place I looked for inspiration regarding green tomatoes and in fact I came across the old recipe before you re-posted it. And now please share my delight in having crafted 5 jars of a sublime smelling gloop is only somewhat dimmed by the zoom on my camera not working so I can't (yet) post up a pick for y'all to admire!<br /><br />Will let you know if it tastes as good as it smells.<br /><br />BW. XX<br /><br />P.S. Nobody has mentioned the real fun part, where the brown/green sludge turns orangey/umber when you whizz with the blender - magic!BettyWesternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012076141080314281noreply@blogger.com