Tomato Relish

Another recipe of my mother's. I had to guess some quantities but it seems to have worked ok.

Makes about 2 litres.

Ingredients

• 12 large tomatoes
• 4 large onions
• Salt (I used about a tablespoon)
• 1lb brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Cornflour (I used 2 tablespoons, would probably work with 1)
• Vinegar (I used about 300ml) + 2 tablespoons extra

Method

1. Peel^* tomatoes (optional). Cut tomatoes and onions. Place is plastic or glass (i.e. non-reactive) basin. Sprinkle with salt and leave overnight
2. Next day, strain off the brine.
3. Put tomatoes and onions in pan. Cover with vinegar. Add brown sugar and cayenne pepper.
4. Boil for ¾ hour.
5. Thicken with cornflour mixed with 2 tablespoons vinegar.
6. Bottle and enjoy.

*I peeled the tomatoes by pouring boiling water over them and letting them sit for a minute or so. The skin starts to remove itself.