Savory Spiced Tomato Confit
Elevate your meals with this delightful Savory Spiced Tomato Confit, perfect for topping burgers or grilled portobello mushrooms. Bursting with flavor, this relish combines ripe tomatoes, zesty red onions, and a unique blend of spices, including cinnamon and cloves, to create an unforgettable taste experience. Infused with fresh mint, it’s a versatile condiment that complements not only grilled meats but also enhances vegetarian dishes. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or enjoying a quiet dinner, this recipe is sure to impress. Inspired by Cardwell's at the Plaza in St. Louis, MO, this dish first graced the pages of Sauce Magazine in May 2009.
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Servings
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Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tomatoes
5 (medium, peeled, seeded and chopped)
Red onions
1 1/2 cups (minced)
Red wine vinegar
1/2 cup
Light brown sugar
1/3 cup (tightly packed)
Light Karo syrup
1/2 cup
Tomato paste
6 tablespoons
Jalapeño
1 small (minced with seeds (remove seeds for less heat))
Garlic
1 clove (minced)
Fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon (minced)
Salt
1 teaspoon
Ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Ground mace
1/4 teaspoon
Ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon
Fresh mint
1 tablespoon (chopped)
Instructions
1
Begin by peeling, seeding, and chopping the tomatoes and set aside.
2
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, minced red onions, red wine vinegar, light brown sugar, light Karo syrup, tomato paste, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, salt, ground pepper, ground cinnamon, ground mace, and ground cloves.
3
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 1 hour. Stir frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
5
After 1 hour, remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully transfer the hot relish to a heat-safe bowl and place it in an ice bath to cool it down quickly.
6
Once the relish is cool, stir in the chopped fresh mint for a refreshing finish.
7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the relish for at least 24 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Spiced Tomato Confit?
It is a flavorful relish made with ripe tomatoes, zesty red onions, and a unique blend of spices like cinnamon and cloves.
What are the best serving suggestions for this tomato confit?
This relish is perfect for topping burgers or grilled portobello mushrooms and complements both grilled meats and vegetarian dishes.
How many tomatoes are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 medium tomatoes that should be peeled, seeded, and chopped.
How should the red onions be prepared?
You need 1 1/2 cups of minced red onions.
What type of vinegar is used in the confit?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar.
How much sugar is added to the recipe?
The recipe includes 1/3 cup of tightly packed light brown sugar.
What kind of syrup is used in the mixture?
1/2 cup of light Karo syrup is used.
How much tomato paste should I add?
The recipe requires 6 tablespoons of tomato paste.
Is this tomato confit spicy?
It contains one small minced jalapeo, but you can remove the seeds to reduce the heat.
Is garlic included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe uses 1 minced clove of garlic.
Does the recipe use fresh ginger?
Yes, it calls for 1/2 tablespoon of minced fresh ginger.
What spices are used in the Savory Spiced Tomato Confit?
The spice blend includes ground cinnamon, ground mace, and ground cloves.
How much ground cinnamon is needed?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much ground mace is included?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of ground mace.
What amount of ground cloves is required?
Only 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves is needed.
What size saucepan is recommended?
A 3-quart saucepan is recommended for combining and cooking the ingredients.
How long does the mixture need to simmer?
After reaching a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 hour.
Why should I stir the mixture frequently while simmering?
Stirring frequently prevents the mixture from sticking and ensures even cooking.
How should the relish be cooled down?
Transfer the hot relish to a heat-safe bowl and place it in an ice bath to cool quickly.
When should I add the fresh mint?
The 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint should be stirred in once the relish has cooled.
How long should the confit be refrigerated before serving?
It should be covered and refrigerated for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Where did this recipe originate?
This recipe was inspired by Cardwell's at the Plaza in St. Louis, MO.
When was this recipe published?
It first appeared in Sauce Magazine in May 2009.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it is a versatile condiment that enhances many vegetarian dishes.
How much salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much ground pepper is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.
How many individual ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 15 ingredients in total.
What is the first step in preparing the tomatoes?
The first step is peeling, seeding, and chopping the tomatoes.
Can I use this as a condiment for non-grilled items?
Yes, while great for grilled items, it is a versatile condiment for various meals.
What makes the flavor of this confit unforgettable?
The combination of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves with fresh mint and zesty red onions creates a unique taste experience.