Tomato Mustard Relish

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

This fresh tomato relish, which can be prepared a day ahead, makes a spicy addition to grilled sausages or burgers. Use it also as a garnish to pita pockets filled with thin slices of grilled flank steak or lamb.

Ingredients

• 2   tablespoons olive oil
• 1   tablespoon minced garlic
• 2   pounds ripe plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice
• 2   tablespoons whole-grain mustard
• 1   teaspoon dried thyme
• ½  teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a heavy, medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
3. Add tomatoes and stir well.
4. Stir in mustard, thyme, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, and cayenne.
5. Cook and stir only 1 minute more or tomatoes will get mushy.
6. Remove from heat, taste, and season with more salt, if needed.
7. If mixture seems too acidic, stir in a pinch of sugar. (The relish can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Either reheat sauce just to warm or bring to room temperature when ready to use.)

YIELD: MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS