If you grow garden tomatoes, what do you do with end-of-season green ones? My mother picks them and lets them ripen indoors. I like making fried green tomatoes, and I may yet try to make a mock apple pie made with green tomatoes. Other ideas?
Ways to Enjoy Green Tomato Chutney
This green tomato chutney is one way to make excellent use of end of season tomatoes! You can store it in the fridge, or can it for later. Here are just a few delicious ideas for using this chutney:
Serve alongside baked chicken or pork chops Use it as a relish for hot dogs Serve as a lovely side for crab cakes Top a cracker with the relish and a little cream cheese for an appetizer
If you don’t have a rack you can place a clean dish towel at the base of the pot. You want to prevent the glass jars from touching the bottom of the pot which can get quite hot and cause the glass to crack. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Wash the lids in hot, soapy water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Wipe the rims with a clean wet paper towel. Place the lids on the jars. Secure with canning rings. Bring to a boil and process for 15 minutes, or 20 minutes if you are at altitudes between 1000 and 6000 feet. Remove the jars from the pot and place on a dish towel spread out on your counter. Allow the jars to cool completely. The jar lids should make a popping sound as they seal. If a lid doesn’t seal for some reason, store the jar in the refrigerator.
