Spicy Smoky Tomato Relish
This is one of our recipe favourites, big juicy ripe tomatoes, whole chillis, garlic and chunks of red onion, hot smoked with punchy oak smoke then blended to create a delicious go-with-anything hot relish.
Ingredients
2kg of large tomatoes
4 whole red chillis
2 medium red onions
6 cloves garlic
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Oak smoking chips
Method
1. Chop the onion into segments, smash the cloves of garlic and keep both tomatoes and chillis whole and place on a baking tray. Puncture the tomatoes just once with a sharp knife.
2. Douse with a little oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Prepare your BBQ or smoker and add two handfuls of oak chips. Place the chips in a smoker box or wrap in a foil pouch leaving the top open and position on your heat source. This works for both gas or charcoal fuel sources
4. Put the baking tray on to the BBQ and close the lid to aid smoke infusion. Cook at a medium to low heat for around 40 minutes or until browned and softened.
5. Remove from the BBQ, squeeze the garlic from the skins and remove the tomato and chilli stalks. Allow to cool a little then blitz the ingredients in a blender. We like to retain a bit of texture but if you prefer a smoother sauce, blend for longer.
6. Pour into sterilised kilner jars (use boiling water) and seal. Store in the fridge and use to smother all your favourite BBQ foods.