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Green Tomato Chutney

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on February 24, 2011

Time

1 hour, plus 2 hours cooling

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 2 cups)

Green Tomato Chutney

Ingredients

2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks¾ cup sugar ¾ cup distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Before You Begin

This chutney pairs perfectly with our Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce (see related recipe), when substituted for the Peach Sauce.

Instructions

  1. Bring tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to simmer in medium saucepan. Cook until thickened, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours or overnight. Stir in lemon juice just before serving with pork.
Green Tomato Chutney
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Green Tomato Chutney

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Time

1 hour, plus 2 hours cooling

Yield

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients

2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Ingredients

2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Ingredients

2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Why This Recipe Works

For a flavor-packed chutney recipe to accompany our slow-roasted pork shoulder, we used sweet and sour elements to cut the meat’s richness. Green tomatoes add a sweetness that contrasts nicely with the tartness of white vinegar.

Before You Begin

This chutney pairs perfectly with our Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce (see related recipe), when substituted for the Peach Sauce.

Instructions

  1. Bring tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, and red pepper flakes to simmer in medium saucepan. Cook until thickened, about 40 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 2 hours or overnight. Stir in lemon juice just before serving with pork.

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