For the love of food
- 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded (optional) and chopped
- 1⁄2 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1⁄2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (1 is medium hot, 2 is hot)
- 1/8 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp whey or 1⁄2 tsp powdered starter
- 2 tsp sea salt
- Squeeze of lime
- Room temp filtered water
- Mix all ingredients (except water) in a bowl and pound lightly with a wooden spoon. Mix well.
- Place into 1 pint size jar and press down with wood spoon or fist until liquid completely covers tomato relish.
- If needed, add a bit more filtered water to ensure coverage, leaving at least 1 inch of head space.
- Tighten lid and leave at room temperature for 2 days.
- Transfer to refrigerator. Will stay for 1 month in fridge.