Cardwell's Spiced Tomato Relish (For Burgers)

Ingredients

• 5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups minced red onions
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup tightly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 small jalapeno, minced with seeds (no seeds for less heat)
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all of the ingredients except the mint in a 3 quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Remove pan from the heat.

4. 4

   Transfer the relish to a bowl and place the bowl on an ice bath until cold. When relish is cold, stir in the mint.

5. 5

   Refrigerate 24 hours prior to serving.