Crisp Green Tomato Pickles Recipes

GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

Steps:

• For extra safety, briefly boil the canning jars and their lids and rings, and set upside down on a clean towel to dry.
• Prepare the tomatoes and seasonings
• Remove any green stems from the tomatoes, then clean and dry them thoroughly.
• For cherry tomatoes, slice them into halves or quarters. For "hamburger pickle slices" using small standard tomatoes, slice off the stem end, them slice them into 1/8" thick slices horizontally (i.e., between the stem and blossom ends). For medium standard tomatoes, slice off the stem end, then slice the tomato in half vertically. Slice each half horizontally in 1/8" thick slices. (Alternatively, you can slice standard tomatoes into small wedges.)
• Divide the fennel slices and garlic among the jars more or less evenly.
• Optional: crush the mustard, dill, and fennel seeds lightly in a mortar and pestle.
• Divide the herbs and spices among jars, pouring them over the fennel and garlic. Add 6 to 8 black peppercorns to each jar.
• Pack the sliced tomatoes in to the jar, leaving about 3/4" head room.

QUICK PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash a wide-mouth 1-quart mason jar and and its lid in hot soapy water, then rinse and let air dry.
• Slice the tomatoes into wedges and pack them tightly into the jar. (If you have very large tomatoes, you may want to slice them into smaller wedges.)
• Peel the garlic. In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, vinegar, water, dill, peppercorns, turmeric, sugar, and kosher salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
• Once dissolved, pour the brine mixture into the jar, allowing the garlic to settle on top of the vegetables. Tap the jar on the counter to release any air bubbles. Discard any remaining brine, or top off the jar with extra water if any tomatoes are exposed at the top. Screw on the lid tightly and allow to cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before eating. If desired, discard the garlic after 24 hours. Keeps up to 1 month refrigerated.

GREEN TOMATO CRISP PICKLES

Steps:

• 1 Stir lime into water, letting any lime that does not dissolve settle to the bottom. Wash, dry, and slice tomatoes into a large crock, glass or food grade plastic container. Do not use aluminum containers. Cover with lime water. Soak for 24 hours at room temperature.
• 2 Discard lime water. Rinse sliced tomatoes thoroughly in several rinses of cool fresh water. Drain.
• 3 Mix together sugar and vinegar. Pour over tomatoes. Soak for 12 hours at room temperature.
• 4 Prepare jars and lids according to manufactureru2019s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.
• 5 Pour tomatoes and brine into a large saucepan. Tie up pickling spices, cinnamon, and salt in a cloth bag. Add to saucepan. Bring to boil and cook for 30 minutes.
• 6 Pack tomato slices loosely into clean, hot jars. Remove spice bag and pour hot liquid over tomato slices leaving 1 u20442 -inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims. Adjust lids and process for 10 minutes, using boiling water bath method.
• 7 Remove canner from heat, remove lid and let jars sit 5 minutes in canner. Remove jars from canner, set on a clean towel or rack to cool 12-24 hours.
• 8 When cool, check seals. Lids should be down in the center or stay down when pressed.
• 9 Remove rims, label, date and store in a cool, dark, dry place. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 3 weeks.

CRISP GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

Steps:

• 1. Place tomato slices in extra large nonreactive bowl or pot (no aluminum or plastic.)
• 2. Sprinkle with the pickling lime.
• 3. Pour 1 gallon of cold water over the slices and allow to soak for 24 hours. (You may very gently lift and stir slices, to redistribute lime, once or twice.)
• 4. After the 24 hrs., gently rinse very thoroughly.
• 5. Cover tomatoes with ice water and allow to sit for 3 hours.
• 6. Meanwhile, in another extra large bowl or pot, mix together vinegar, sugar,salt, pickling spice and cloves.
• 7. Drain the tomato slices after the 3 hrs.
• 8. Add to the vinegar mixture and let sit overnight.
• 9. The next day prepare canning jars and equipment, then pour the tomatoes and vinegar mixture into a large pot, and bring to a low boil for 30 minutes. (Food coloring may be added, if desired.)
• 10. Remove from heat and fill hot, sterile pint jars to 1/2 inch from the rim, add lids and rings and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
• 11. Instead of canning, may be frozen in plastic freezer containers. Thaw in refrigerator.
• 12. Store opened containers in refrigerator.
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GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large ceramic bowl or crock, combine green tomatoes and onions. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate overnight.
• Pour cold water over tomatoes and onions, and let stand for 1 hour. Place peppercorns, cloves, allspice berries, mustard seeds, and ground mustard in a small cheesecloth bag.
• Drain tomatoes and onions.
• In a large pot, stir together vinegar and sugar, and then add the tomatoes and onions, the cheesecloth bag with spices, the sliced lemon, and minced red pepper. Bring to a low boil, and then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Check frequently; you may need to pull the pot off of the heat occasionally to prevent scorching. Discard spice bag.
• Fill sterilized jars with tomato mixture, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Garnish with thin strips of red pepper arrange vertically along the sides of the jars. Screw on lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Remove jars and let jars cool completely. Refrigerate any that haven't sealed completely. Store sealed jars in a cool dark place.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place tomatoes, garlic and chiles. In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water and salt to a simmer until salt dissolves. Pour over tomatoes; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate up to 1 month.