Asian Plum Sauce for Canning |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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This is a sweet and sour condiment. Use it in Chinese cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes, such as spring rolls, egg rolls, pork, noodles, and deep-fried tofu as well as for roast duck or chicken. It is made from sweet tart plums along with sugar, vinegar, ginger and chilies. Ingredients:
6 cups pitted chopped red plums |
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup vinegar, 5% acidity |
1 small onion (1/2 cup minced) |
1 teaspoon crushed dried chili pepper flakes |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced |
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 1 tablespoon salt |
1 tablespoon thai basil or 1 tablespoon tarragon, minced |
1 tablespoon basil, minced |
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a large heavy bottom pan bring to boil stirring until thick and syrupy 1 1/2 hours when it reaching 215 F degrees.
2. Fill sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims and place lids and rings and process 15 minutes. Shut flame off, remove lid and leave for 5 more minutes.
3. Remove to a towel-lined counter to cool in a draft free spot.
4. Remove rings and wipe clean, label and place in storage in a cool, dark place.
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