(Spicy and sweet mango chutney makes a great condiment for pork and poultry. You can also pour it over a block of cream cheese to serve as an appetizer.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 pounds mangoes (mixed green and ripe), peeled, seeded, and diced
- 3 medium onions, diced
- 1 cup currants
- 1 cup white raisins
- 1 pound brown sugar
- One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root, minced
- 2 cups cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt or to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Preparation:
Place mangos, onions, currants, raisins, brown sugar, ginger, cider vinegar, cloves, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes in a large cooking pot. Cook until fruits and vegetables are softened (but not falling apart) and the chutney is thickened. Seal in glass jars and refrigerate.
This is an heirloom Florida recipe dating back to the early 1900s.
Yield: about 6 cups
This is an heirloom Florida recipe dating back to the early 1900s.
Yield: about 6 cups
