Tomato Relish
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried Sicilian oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons drained Pickled Mustard Seeds (see page 187)
- Pour the olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until they are golden brown.
- Add the sugar and curry powder and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the vinegar and deglaze the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and pour the contents into a strainer.
- Stir the relish so most of the liquid drains (see Note).
- Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in the parsley and mustard seeds.
- Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.
- Use immediately or store refrigerated for up to 1 week.
- Consider reserving the liquid from the relish to reheat any leftover meatloaf or other meats.
- Its also great as the base of a flavorful tomato sauce or dressing.
extravirgin olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, sugar, curry powder, sherry vinegar, tomatoes, fresh oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tomato-relish-377040 (may not work)