Stephen Pyless Tomatillo Jalapeno Chutney Recipes

TOMATO TOMATILLO CHUTNEY - 'TOM TOM'

Steps:

• Place the green tomatoes, tomatillos, raisins, onion, brown sugar, salt, apple cider vinegar, pickling spice, chili powder, crystallized ginger, and brown mustard seed into a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat, and simmer the chutney until thickened, 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to keep chutney from burning on the bottom.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the chutney into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 to 20 minutes, or the time recommended by your county Extension office.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Any uncanned chutney can be refrigerated or frozen.

TOMATILLO-JALAPENO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to boil in large saucepan, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat and boil gently until thick,stirring occasionally, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• (Chutney can be prepared 5 days ahead.).

STEPHEN PYLES'S TOMATILLO-JALAPENO CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat slightly and continue to boil gently for 30 to 35 minutes, until mixture has thickened.
• Transfer to sterilized canning jars and seal according to manufacturer's directions or refrigerate.

STEPHEN PYLES'S BLACK BOTTOM PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Crust Directions: combine flour, salt, and shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Sprinkle water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; chill.
• Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; trim off excess pastry. Fold edges under, and crimp. Place in refrigerator.
• Filling Directions: preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• Combine SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, chocolate, and whipping cream in a small heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until blended. Pour chocolate mixture in bottom of chilled piecrust; spread evenly. Place piecrust in freezer for 5 minutes to set chocolate.
• Combine SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, corn syrup, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Gradually add butter, beating at low speed until blended.
• Remove piecrust from freezer. Arrange pecan halves over chocolate layer; pour filling over pecans. Bake for 5 minute, reduce heat to 300 degrees and continue baking for 1 1/2 hours, or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

POLLO PULQUEROS (CHICKEN, TOMATILLO, AND JALAPENO STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Arrange onion slices (overlapping) in bottom of 5- 6 quart Dutch oven.
• Arrange potatoes on top of onions, sprinkle with salt.
• Arrange chicken on top of potatoes, then cilantro, then tomatillos.
• Top with jalapenos and drizzle with pickling liquid.
• Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove lid and bake for 15- 20 minutes additional.
• Serve hot and garnish with more cilantro.

TOMATILLO RELISH

Steps:

• In a food processor, process tomatillos, tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro and parsley in batches until chopped. , Transfer to a large stockpot; stir in oil, vinegar, olives, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add lemon juice to four hot pint jars, 1 tablespoon in each. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool. Serve with grilled meats or your favorite snack chips.