Plum Relish Recipes

SPICED PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients, except the sugar, into a large pan and stir well. Bring slowly to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 mins, until the plums are tender.
• Stir in the sugar plus 2 tsp salt and keep stirring until it has dissolved. Boil the chutney for 20-30 mins, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent it catching on the bottom, until it is thick and pulpy.
• Pot into sterilised jars (see Know-how, below), seal, label and store for at least 2 weeks before eating. Will keep for up to 6 months in a cool dark place.

PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine sugars and vinegar in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugars dissolve.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and cook gently 45-50 minutes until thickened.
• Stir often to keep chutney from scorching.
• Pour into hot sterilized jars and seal.
• **Allowat least one month to season before opening.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH JALAPEñO-PLUM RELISH

Steps:

• Toss together Plum Relish ingredients. Taste, and add more salt or honey if needed. Set aside.
• In small bowl, mix rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, the red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Rub all over pork tenderloin. Set aside at room temperature while you heat grill or grill pan over high heat.
• Brush grill or grill pan with oil. Turn grill down to medium-high; place pork on grill. Cover and cook on all sides--about 7 minutes each side (depending on thickness of tenderloin) until pork is cooked through. Remove from grill, and wrap in foil. Allow pork to rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with plum relish.

PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a large heavy bottomed saucepan.
• Heat the contents slowly until boiling point is reached.
• Turn the heat down until a consistent slow simmering point is reached.
• Cook for at least 1 hour but no more than 3 hours. Check on it every 30 minutes and stir occasionally.
• Towards the end of cooking time stir the chutney more to ensure that nothing sticks and burns at the bottom. It will thicken when it cools.
• Pour into sterilised containers and seal with airtight lids. Enjoy as part of a cheeseboard!

PLUM RELISH

Steps:

• Pare the rind from the orange into long pieces, then cut across into fine strips. Place strips in a pan with the plums, sugar and pears.
• Squeeze the juice for the orange and make up to 1 1/4 cups with the vinegar and add to the pan with the salt.
• Heat gently stirring until the sugar is dissolved and then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the fruit is tender.
• Pour into hot sterlized jars and seal.

PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Mix plums and sugar together in a heavy-bottomed stockpot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture turns to liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir salt, ginger, chili powder, cloves, and cinnamon into the mixture. Cook over low heat until desired consistency is reached, stirring often to prevent chutney from sticking, about 15 minutes. Taste and adjust spices if needed.
• Mix vinegar into the pot and cook over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for 5 minutes more. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate and use within 3 to 4 weeks.

PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Start by thinly slicing the peeled ginger, then cut again into thin matchsticks.
• Place the cardamom pods into a pestle and lightly crack them and remove the seeds. Throw the shell away and crush the seeds.
• Roughly chop the dates .
• Place the ginger, crushed cardamom, and dates into a large, non-reactive saucepan.
• Cut the plum halves into two and add to the pan with the onions, apples, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well.
• Put the pan onto medium heat and stir until all the sugar dissolves. Add the cinnamon, ground ginger, and star anise. Stir again.
• Let the chutney reach a gentle boil, then turn down the heat to low and continue to cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. During this time, keep an eye on the chutney, checking from time to time that it isn't sticking to the bottom of the pan. You do not have to stand over the pan, but do not leave it for too long in between stirs.
• The chutney is ready when it has thickened, turned a delicious glossy dark brown. Remove from the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes before potting into hot sterilized jars . The chutney should go through a water bath canning process, and will keep for up to a year in a cool place, and it does not need to be refrigerated until opened.

PLUM-GINGER RELISH

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add shallots and ginger, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add plums, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook until plums have softened (add 1/4 cup water if needed), about 12 minutes. Stir in vinegar and zest. Season with salt and pepper.

NIGEL SLATER'S HOT, SWEET PLUM CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Halve the plums and discard the pits. Peel and coarsely chop the onions. Put the fruit and onions into a large stainless steel or enameled pan with the raisins, sugar, chile, salt, mustard seeds, vinegars, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and leave to simmer for an hour, giving the occasional stir to reduce the risk of the chutney sticking.
• Spoon into sterilized jars and seal.