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Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

Mediterranean Lamb Burgers

4.8

Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Make the patties: Mix ground lamb, ground beef, mint, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide evenly into four portions and shape into large patties. Set aside.
  3. 3 Make the sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon zest, garlic, and salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  4. 4 Cook burger patties on the preheated grill until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  5. 5 While burgers are cooking, get ready to assemble: Place slices of onion and green tomato on the grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 1 minute on each side.
  6. 6 Spread yogurt sauce over sliced ciabatta rolls. Continue assembly by placing each burger patty on a roll. Divide feta cheese slices over the patties. Top each with a slice of grilled tomato, grilled onion, and 2 leaves of arugula, followed by the top half of the roll.

By HerbanSpoons

Fried Green Tomatoes without Cornmeal

Fried Green Tomatoes without Cornmeal

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and egg in a medium bowl; stir until tomatoes are thoroughly coated with egg.
  3. 3 Mix together bread crumbs, garlic powder, fennel seeds, mustard powder, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture onto tomatoes and stir to coat. Pour tomatoes into the hot oil and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 15 minutes.

By Penelope M

Baked Green Tomatoes

Baked Green Tomatoes

3.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet.
  2. 2 Mix cornmeal, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Dip tomato slices into mixture, coating both sides. Arrange coated slices in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

By neicie

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat ¼ inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk milk and egg together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Combine cornmeal and flour in a separate shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Dip tomato slices in milk mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture to coat.
  4. 4 Lower tomatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until browned on both sides.

By JESS1199

Kentucky Style Fried Green Tomatoes

Kentucky Style Fried Green Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk cornmeal, flour, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Whisk milk and egg together in a separate shallow bowl until evenly combined.
  3. 3 Dip tomato slices into milk mixture, then press into cornmeal mixture until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cook in hot bacon grease until browned on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Bacon grease burns easily, so adjust heat as needed.

By BONO1

Fried Green Tomato Parmesan

Fried Green Tomato Parmesan

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk eggs in a bowl until smooth. Place bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish.
  3. 3 Dip tomato slices in egg, then press into bread crumbs to coat. Arrange coated tomato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Add 3 cups spaghetti sauce to a 9x13-inch baking dish; top with 1 layer tomato slices, ½ mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining 3 cups spaghetti sauce, remaining tomatoes, remaining ½ mozzarella, and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan; sprinkle basil over top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes.

By bertholf

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir flour, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl until well combined. Place crushed crackers in a second shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a third bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Dip each tomato slice in egg to coat, then dredge in flour mixture. Dip floured tomato slice back into egg, then press into crushed crackers until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cook tomato slices, in batches, in hot butter until golden brown on each side, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add more butter to the skillet as needed. Serve hot.

By BettyZ

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Slice tomatoes 1/2-inch thick. Discard the ends.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-sized bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip tomatoes into milk and egg mixture; dredge in bread crumbs to completely coat.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place tomatoes in hot oil in batches of 4 or 5, to prevent them from touching; fry until crisp and golden brown on one side, then flip and fry on other side.
  5. 5 Transfer fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Diana Swenson-Siegel

Green Tomato and Bacon Soup

Green Tomato and Bacon Soup

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a stockpot over medium-low heat; cook and stir until bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and bacon is crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Add green tomatoes, vegetable broth, celery salt, bay leaf, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

By Ellie

Original Green Salsa

Original Green Salsa

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the tomatillos, tomatoes, oil, chili pepper, shallots, cilantro, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the tomatillos have softened. Pour into a blender, and puree until smooth. Chill and serve.

By JAGGER29

Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

Easy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. 2 Place flour into a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs and water together in a second shallow bowl. Whisk cornmeal, salt, and pepper together in a third shallow bowl.
  3. 3 Dip one tomato slice into flour, then dip into egg mixture. Press tomato into cornmeal mixture, then shake off excess and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tomato slices, arranging them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. 4 Heat 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Working in batches, fry tomatoes in hot oil until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plates.

By Ali

Fried Green Tomatoes in the Air Fryer

Fried Green Tomatoes in the Air Fryer

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pour egg in a shallow dish. Mix cornmeal, flour, panko, salt, and pepper in a second shallow dish. Dip each tomato slice in egg and then coat both sides in cornmeal mixture.
  3. 3 Place tomato slices in a single layer in the prepared basket and lightly mist the tops with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Flip tomatoes and spray any dry spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 more minutes and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Green Tomato Casserole

Green Tomato Casserole

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine green tomatoes, green onions, celery, and cilantro in a 2-quart casserole dish. Whisk oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, black pepper, salt, and pepper flakes together in a bowl; pour over green tomato mixture and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes, stirring halfway through to redistribute sauce.

By Kevin Andrews

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season tomatoes with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Place flour into a shallow dish. Beat buttermilk and eggs together in a second shallow dish. Mix panko bread crumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika together in a third dish.
  3. 3 Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then press both sides into cornmeal mixture.
  4. 4 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the fryer basket with olive oil.
  5. 5 Working in batches, place breaded tomatoes in the prepared fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. Brush the tops of tomatoes with olive oil.
  6. 6 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 12 minutes, flip tomatoes, and brush again with olive oil. Continue cooking until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more. Remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined rack to keep crisp. Repeat with remaining tomatoes.

By lutzflcat

Barb's Fried Green Tomatoes with Zesty Sauce

Barb's Fried Green Tomatoes with Zesty Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potato flakes, wheat crackers, flour, butter-flavored granules, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until crackers are finely crushed, then transfer mixture to a bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter-flavored shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip tomato slices one at a time into eggs, then cracker mixture. Pan-fry tomatoes in shortening until golden brown on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix ranch dressing, sour cream, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Serve fried tomatoes topped with sauce.

By Barbara

Tilapia with Green Tomato Tapenade

Tilapia with Green Tomato Tapenade

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
17 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes, green tomatoes, capers, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia fillets; cook until flesh flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter.
  4. 4 Pour lemon juice into the skillet; swirl to pick up browned bits off the bottom of the skillet, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pour over fillets.
  5. 5 Spoon tomato mixture over fillets before serving.

By mommy gourmet

Chef John's Fried Green Tomatoes

Chef John's Fried Green Tomatoes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange tomato slices on a rack set over paper towels; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside until excess moisture drawn out, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; stir in remaining ½ teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Beat eggs and milk together in a separate bowl; place flour in a third bowl.
  3. 3 Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Coat slices, one at a time, on both sides in flour, letting rest in flour for about 30 seconds. Dip in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides, pressing into crevices with a fork. Place tomatoes on rack to let coating set, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. 5 Heat oil with butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter melts, bubbles, and sizzles. Add tomatoes carefully to hot butter-oil mixture; fry until slightly soft and golden brown, using a spatula and a fork to flip, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Transfer fried green tomatoes to a serving platter; serve with remoulade sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Green Tomato Raspberry Jam

Green Tomato Raspberry Jam

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for about 10 minutes. Stir in gelatin until well combined. Reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Alternatively, pour into freezer containers and freeze.

By Jeanie Bean

Green Tomato Jelly

Green Tomato Jelly

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Inspect 10 (half-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine green tomatoes, sugar, raspberries, and jalapeños in a saucepan; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and raspberries and tomatoes are broken down, about 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in gelatin until well blended.
  3. 3 Fill blender halfway with tomato-raspberry mixture. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Repeat with remaining tomato-raspberry mixture.
  4. 4 Pack jelly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Lisa

Green Tomato Bread

Green Tomato Bread

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Mix tomatoes, sugar, walnuts, canola oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until well blended. Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder together in a separate bowl; stir into egg mixture until just blended. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of each loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring loaves to wire racks to cool completely.

By I'm nuts too

Betty's Green Tomato Chutney

Betty's Green Tomato Chutney

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the tomatoes, cauliflower, onion, sugar, and 3 cups of vinegar into a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir until the sugar has dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir the flour, turmeric, mustard, curry, nutmeg, clove, and ginger together in a bowl. Stir in the remaining cup of vinegar to create a thin paste. Blend this mixture into the simmering tomatoes. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, then simmer an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely and store in the refrigerator.

By Sian Kathryn Cross

Creamy Green Sauce

Creamy Green Sauce

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomatillos, avocado, and water to onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are softened and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly.
  2. 2 Blend tomato mixture, sour cream, cilantro, and salt together in a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary, until sauce is smooth.

By HotSpicy

Green Tomato Jam

Green Tomato Jam

Prep
40 min
Cook
50 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tomatoes and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, working in 3 to 4 batches.
  2. 2 Place tomato mixture in a large Dutch oven. Stir in sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, and salt until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches a temperature of 215 degrees F to 220 degrees F (101 to 105 degrees C), 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Remove jam from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for up to 1 year.

By Pam Lolley

Ninfa's Green Tomato Salsa

Ninfa's Green Tomato Salsa

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeno pepper, and garlic together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the tomatoes and tomatillos soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let tomato mixture cool slightly.
  2. 2 Pour cooled tomato mixture into a blender pitcher; add avocado slices, cilantro, and salt. Blend the mixture until smooth; transfer to a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir sour cream into the blended mixture until smooth.

By Jamison7117

Karen's Fried Green Tomatoes

Karen's Fried Green Tomatoes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season each tomato slice with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Beat milk and eggs together in a bowl. Pour flour into another bowl.
  3. 3 Gently press each tomato slice into flour to coat; shake off excess flour. Dip tomato slices into egg mixture, then press again into flour. Place breaded tomato slices onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  4. 4 Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large pan over medium heat. Place tomato slices in melted butter and cook until golden brown on one side, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. Add more butter as need while frying.

By Brandi Rose

Tomato Tomatillo Chutney - 'Tom Tom'

Tomato Tomatillo Chutney - 'Tom Tom'

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the green tomatoes, tomatillos, raisins, onion, brown sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, chili powder, crystallized ginger, and brown mustard seed into a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer the chutney until thickened, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep chutney from burning on the bottom.
  2. 2 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the chutney into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  3. 3 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 to 20 minutes, or the time recommended by your county Extension office.
  4. 4 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Any uncanned chutney can be refrigerated or frozen.

By Effie

Mexina Salsa Verde

Mexina Salsa Verde

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place tomatoes and jalapeños in a pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook until tomatoes and jalapeños turn light green, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Transfer tomatoes and jalapeños to a blender; add onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Puree to desired consistency and chill.

By OLESEA

Green Tomato Pie

Green Tomato Pie

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine tomatoes and vinegar in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and cloves together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over tomatoes and toss to coat evenly.
  4. 4 Press one pie pastry into a 9-inch pie pan. Pour tomato mixture into the pastry. Cut second pie pastry into strips and arrange in a crisscross lattice over the filling.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and crust is brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

By Pam

Suzy's Green Tomato Relish

Suzy's Green Tomato Relish

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
780 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a food grinder, grind together the green tomatoes, red peppers, green peppers, onions, apples, and cucumbers into a large food-safe container. Mix in 1 scant cup salt, and let stand overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, drain off the excess liquid from the ground vegetable mixture.
  3. 3 Bring the vinegar to a boil in a large kettle or stockpot. Place the allspice, cloves, mustard, 1 tablespoon of salt, cinnamon, and turmeric into a closely-woven cloth bag, and place the bag into the hot vinegar to boil for about 15 minutes. Remove the spice bag, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the ground vegetable mixture, bring back to a boil, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the relish is soft and slightly darkened in color, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Sterilize pint canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large canning kettle, and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the kettle and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Kathy Keene