Chutney too vinegary. Options?

mrbadexample

:hello:

This is the first year I've ever had to give up on my tomatoes and make green tomato chutney.

I think it tastes ok, but it has a big vinegary aftertaste. Not too good. I'm a bit reluctant to add more sugar as there's loads in there already.

Do I have any other options or is sugar the only way to go?

Cheers,
MBE

Helen2k8

With my experimental chemist hat on, I wonder if a bit of bicarbonate of soda would neutralise some acid?

Can't hurt to try it out with a few spoonfuls of the chutney?

kittycat204

i know it's not much help for now but time will help. So don't throw it or anything like that.

DawnW

kittycat204 wrote: »

i know it's not much help for now but time will help. So don't throw it or anything like that.

I agree - I make loads of chutney, and while some sorts are ok to eat straight away, others need a few months to mature. I made some apple last year, which tasted very odd and bland, so I left it - it is really delicious this year

A few weeks ago, I made green tomato too, using 2 recipes to compare. One is absolutely gorgeous to eat straight away, while the other recipe is strong and not very nice atm. It will be in time though

I make chutney every year, and every year have some left over, so there is some in the larder which is 5 years old or more - if the jars are sealed properly, and clean, it keeps virtually indefinitely. It is interesting to see the dates on the labels and think about what was happening when I made it that year.

THIRZAH

DawnW is right.It probably needs time . Leave it for at least three months. Then try it again.

I make green tomato chutney most years and always give it time to mature.

Shushannah

Chutney always taste vinegary when it is first made. It normally isn't any good to eat until at least 6 weeks old I keep it for longer. If it is still too sour try boiling it again as vinegar is volatile.

steerpike

Another vote for giving it time to mature and let the flavours blend together.

mrbadexample

Thanks all, that's quite reassuring.