Green Tomato Relish (Blue Ribbon Bordeaux Relish)

“My Mom would make this up ever year, but I had to stop eating it when I found out I was allergic to tomatoes. It’s very good relish.” – Calla Ferre

Green Tomato Relish (Blue Ribbon Bordeaux Relish)

Course: Pickles & Relishes

Ingredients

  • 3 Red Peppers
  • 3 Green Peppers
  • 6 Green Tomatoes
  • 2 Quarts (8 Cups) Cabbage, Chopped
  • 1 Quart Vinegar
  • 1 Ounce (2 Tablespoons) Mustard Seed
  • 1/2 Ounce (1 Tablespoons) Celery Seed
  • 1/4 Cup Salt Non-Iodized
  • 1/2 Ounce (1 Tablespoon) Turmeric
  • 1 3/4 Cup White Sugar
  • 1 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Instructions

  • Put peppers and tomatoes through a grinder. Combine ingredients and boil 45 minutes.
  • Pack into hot, sterilized jars. Makes 6 pints.

1950s Recipe – Jean Hansen – From the YWCA of Salem, Oregon Cookbook