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title: "Shallot & Tomato Relish"
date: 2025-03-07T10:42:00+11:00
author: South Edge Produce
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#  Shallot & Tomato Relish 

Looking for a delicious homemade shallot relish recipe? This is a time-tested favourite straight from our family kitchen — made with homegrown shallots, pantry staples, and plenty of care. It’s an easy relish recipe that’s perfect with cheese boards, cold meats, or sandwiches. Whether you’re preserving a harvest or just love bold, sweet flavour, this classic shallot relish is worth a spot in your fridge.

 easy

 

 20 minutes (plus overnight resting)

 

 1 hr 30 mins

 

 4-5 medium jars

 

 

 

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  ## Ingredients

- 1.5 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 6 medium shallots, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp dry mustard
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Optional: ½ tsp ground black pepper

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## Instructions

1. **Prep the base**:  
    Slice the tomatoes and shallots and place them together in a large non-reactive saucepan. Sprinkle with the salt, mix well, cover, and leave overnight.
2. **Drain**:  
    The next day, pour off the excess liquid that’s released. This helps stop the relish from becoming too watery.
3. **Add flavour**:  
    Add the vinegar, sugar, curry powder, dry mustard, cayenne, and black pepper to the pan. Stir to combine.
4. **Cook it low and slow**:  
    Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered for **1 hour and 30 minutes**, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced.
5. **Bottle it up**:  
    Spoon the hot relish into sterilised jars, seal immediately, and allow to cool. Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate after opening.

 

 

 

 

 

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