I thought I was being clever... :)

[ancee]

Growing an alarming amount of tomatillos.... What on earth do I do with them all?!!! We have a huge bowlful in the fridge, we all keep having one every now and then. I took some into work, nobody was very impressed. I like them, but I can't manage to eat them all. HELP HELP!! Chutney perhaps? I've made a load into salsa, but beyond that I am at a loss. Has anyone made a recipe with them that works? )

[ancee]

That was supposed to be a smiley, not a sad-dy!

(EDIT) Nicos here!...I've changed them both to a smiley!

[Potstubsdustbins]

Puree and freeze great for gravy, spag bol etc., etc.

SWMBO also does home made soup with toms onions and spices beats shop bought every time. And she freezes this to for those cold winter days.

Potty

[Potstubsdustbins]

Oops forgot relish for your cheese cobs/sandwich

Potty

[esbo]

Growing an alarming amount of tomatillos.... What on earth do I do with them all?!!! We have a huge bowlful in the fridge, we all keep having one every now and then. I took some into work, nobody was very impressed. I like them, but I can't manage to eat them all. HELP HELP!! Chutney perhaps? I've made a load into salsa, but beyond that I am at a loss. Has anyone made a recipe with them that works? )

Same problem here with tomatoes, I have way way to may, must be eating a pound a day lol.
Reckon I could fill wheelbarrow or two lol.

[Alison]

I tend to chop them up and freeze for using in Mexican cooking. This year I've also cooked, pureed and bottled a load to save on freezer space. Don't rate them raw but made into a salsa verde or enchiladas sauce they're fab. Easiest one i know involves cooking them till soft in a bit of water then adding green chilies, garlic and coriander. Blitz with a bit of milk then fry in pan till thickened. Then use as an enchiladas sauce as normal. Use at least half my harvest like this or similar recipes.

[ancee]

OOh Alison, sounds lovely! Made an amazing (and large) pot of salsa with them last night. I thought I'd made too much for the four of us - it disappeared really quite fast actually! They all loved it, and getting my lot to eat veg is a challenge at the best of times! So much tastier than tomato salsa - which I love.

[ancee]

And I will definitely be trying that sauce recipe thank you

[esbo]

I tend to chop them up and freeze for using in Mexican cooking. This year I've also cooked, pureed and bottled a load to save on freezer space. Don't rate them raw but made into a salsa verde or enchiladas sauce they're fab. Easiest one i know involves cooking them till soft in a bit of water then adding green chilies, garlic and coriander. Blitz with a bit of milk then fry in pan till thickened. Then use as an enchiladas sauce as normal. Use at least half my harvest like this or similar recipes.

Thanks that is an an interesting idea, I have a lot of toms hence I would need suitable containers for the method, and I think I can use used tin cans for the freezing method with some cling film stretched over the top. I have some other container more suitable for the freezer to. I don't really have enough bottle or jar with suitable seals for anything outside a freezer.
The good thing about freezing is it is pretty fool proof as no bacteria or stuff like that is gonna grow.
I have an old freezer in the garage I never use, however knowing my luck it has probably seize up.