* Exported from MasterCook * Ketchup Vert (Green Tomato Ketchup)--Quebec Style Recipe By : A Taste of Quebec, Julian Armstrong, 1990 Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : French Canadian Traditional Tomatoes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 24 md Green tomatoes - (6 lb / 2.5 kg) -- chopped 15 md Onions (3 lb / 1.5 kg) -- - chopped 1/2 c Coarse salt (125 ml) 3 c White vinegar (750 ml) 2 c Granulated sugar (500 ml) 6 tb Mixed pickling spices (90 ml) -- - tied in cheesecloth "When an early frost halts the ripening of tomatoes in the Laurentians, cooks make a spicy green tomato ketchup to enjoy with tourtière, cipaille or cold meats all year long. This is a favourite recipe of Chef Denis Paquin growing up in Val David." Julian Armstrong In a large bowl, alternative layers of tomatoes and onions, sprinkling each layer with salt. Let stand for at least 8 hours or overnight. Rinse; drain well. Combine vegetables with vinegar, sugar, and spice bag. In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring mixture to a boil, then simmer, uncovered, for about 30 to 45 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened. Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal. Yield: 12 Cups (3 L) Typos: Sherilyn Palmer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -