Special Green Tomato Chutney

**yoanbob** · 05-09-2006, 06:16 PM

Thanks earth babe, was just looking for a green tom chutney
cheers

**User Removed** · 05-09-2006, 08:12 PM

Hi Earthbabe, That sound amazing but I don't have time at the moment to make any but I will as soon as I get some free time I will make some, maybe 2008

Thanks

**dexterdoglancashire** · 15-09-2006, 05:25 PM

Earthbabe that sounds great! Unfortunately working tomorrow, but hope it give it a go on sunday before all my toms go manky! will let you know how it goes. Actually, how many jars do you need for this?

thanks! dexterdog

**NEWTO THE PLOT** · 15-09-2006, 07:15 PM

hi earthbabe
i agree with the others it does sound good and as you so stongely recomened it will give it ago myself this weekend providing i have enough jars

**Mrs Dobby** · 15-09-2006, 08:04 PM

Mmm, sounds very tasty, only problem is I havent got any green toms as we are newbies, but I will deffo keep this in mind for next year, when (hopefully) we will have loads of stuff growing! (Ok, so I am optomistic, is that really a problem!

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**annie trip** · 15-09-2006, 08:22 PM

going to start on this tomorow, i only had green toms this year as were outside and not in enough sun but at least i will have reaped something for my efforts this way!

**Suspect Sprout** · 19-09-2006, 08:18 AM

I guess the best way to keep the chutney is in a jar? Also, does it need to be regrigerated and how long will it keep for?

Can I substitute green with red toms, as I have loads!

**Earthbabe** · 19-09-2006, 10:37 AM

I jar while still hot. There is a thread on sterilising. Then I store it in a cupboard before opening. Once open I tend to put it in the fridge, however it has been known to sit on the side in the kitchen for a few days with no ill effects. I suppose you could use red toms but because of the way they are prepared you would have to make sure they are slightly underripe.

As to how long it keeps for, I store most chutneys for at least a month before using (unless the recipe says otherwise). The jar we are eating at the moment was made last august.

**Suspect Sprout** · 19-09-2006, 11:11 AM

Sterilising?

Hmmm, think I might have to give it a miss this year as i've got the tomatoes, but nothing else and am not remotely organised!

still, it's my first year and i've learnt a lot!

**Lesley Jay** · 19-09-2006, 11:30 AM

Suspect Sprout just put the jam jars on the hot wash in the dishwasher. That's it. Sterilised.

**Suspect Sprout** · 19-09-2006, 02:02 PM

er, what jam jars! I haven't even got those, I don't know if you can buy them anywhere?

**dexterdoglancashire** · 19-09-2006, 05:49 PM

hello SS - try the lakeland limited site advertised at the top of the page - I've just ordered a dozen jars and covers, am awaiting delivery as we speak!

dexterdog

**Waffler** · 20-09-2006, 01:36 PM

Earthbabe,
I have 2 questions:
firstly, I may be being extremely dim here, but the recipe says to 'sprinkle with the salt', but I couldn't see salt in the ingredients, so wondered how much was needed;
also, is it necessary to do the whole, paper, foil & string thing, or can you not just whack a cellophane disk on, followed by a lid. Is this to do with the vinegar?

**Earthbabe** · 20-09-2006, 01:50 PM

Sorry Waffler it's me not you. I omitted to type in 2 tbsps salt for the sprinkling. And as for the whole paper, foil etc. thingy I just whack a lid on. Usually one that has a plastic coating. But yes you could just do the cellophane disk thing and yes it is more than likely to do with the vinegar. It's another old book so it is probably written for people who have time to do the other stuff! The jars I made last year are fine for only having a screw top lid.

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