Strawberry Chilli Sauce

Original by Sally Wise, ABC Radio, adapted to my tastes. Brilliant with seafood. Posting for safe keeping, as it must be a Tasmanian thing, since Ive searched the net several times looking for a recipe, and this is the only one Ive ever come across

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 2 litres

Ingredients

• 1  kg strawberry, hulled and chopped
• 200  g  large red chilies, seeded and chopped
• 500  ml white vinegar
• 500  ml cider vinegar
• 1  kg white sugar
• 4  teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  grated green ginger
• 8  garlic cloves, crushed

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into large pot.
2. Bring to the boil, stirring.
3. Boil on medium heat 45 minutes.
4. If desired, run a hand blender/ stick mixer through to smooth out texture.
5. Simmer til desired consistency - usually not very thick.
6. Allow to stand for 10 mins, then pour into warm, sterilised bottles and seal immediately.