Description
This Sweet and Sour, Hot and Spicy Pineapple Chutney is a flavorful condiment that pairs perfectly with meats, sandwiches, and even desserts. The combination of sweet pineapple, spicy peppers, and aromatic spices creates a versatile and delicious chutney that will elevate any dish.
Ingredients
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For the Pineapple Chutney:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large sweet pineapple, finely chopped (about 800g)
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 3-4 piri-piri peppers, crushed
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup raw honey (or unpasteurized honey)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Sweat the Onion: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, cook the onion until translucent. Add in the pineapple, jalapeno peppers, ginger, walnuts, and piri-piri peppers. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 minutes.
- Add the Flavors: Pour in the vinegar, honey, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook on low for 60 to 75 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the pineapple turns translucent.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let the chutney cool to room temperature. Transfer it to clean, airtight containers and refrigerate for up to a couple of weeks. For best flavor, allow the chutney to meld for a few days before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 75g
- Sodium: 401mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 88g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
