Prairie Relish

Name: Prairie Relish
Ingredients: 12 ripe tomatoes, stem ends and cores removed, sliced; 5 medium onions, sliced; 3 cups raisins; 1 tablespoon table salt; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons mustard powder; 3 cups white vinegar; 5 cloves, tied in double layer of cheesecloth

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

12 ripe tomatoes, stem ends and cores removed, sliced
5 medium onions, sliced
3 cups raisins
1 tablespoon table salt
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
3 cups white vinegar
5 cloves, tied in double layer of cheesecloth

Directions

1

Put first 4 ingredients into large saucepan.
2

Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3

Cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring 2 or 3 times.
4

Press through food mill or sieve.
5

Return puree to saucepan.
6

Add remaining ingredients.
7

Bring to a boil over medium heat.
8

Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently for 15 minutes.
9

Discard spice bag.
10

Pour into hot sterilized half pint jars to within 1/2 inch of the top.
11

Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.
12

For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.