HEIRLOOM TOMATO CHOW CHOW
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
Yield: serves 4-6
Time: 45 minutes
2lbs firm heirloom tomatoes, mixed color and variety
2 medium onions
1 quart apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon turmeric
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
3 tablespoons celery seed
1 1/2 tablespoons pickling spice
Combine vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, ginger, salt and turmeric in a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes to extract the flavors of the spices and once it is boiling and steaming add tomatoes and onion. Gently toss to coat everything and simmer for 5 minutes. Shut off heat and allow to come down to room temperature.