Jewish Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipes

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.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sterilize the jars. Wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse well. Place a wire rack or empty tuna cans in the pot to keep the jars from touching the bottom. Fill the pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer (do not boil). Submerge the jars in the water and let simmer until you're ready to fill. Sterilize the lids in a separate small pot of simmering water.
• Make the brine. Combine the chiles, bay leaves, coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, mace, peppercorns, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt and 1 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove the chiles and bay leaves with a slotted spoon
• Pack the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges using a sterilized knife and cutting board. Remove the jars and lids from the simmering water with a jar lifter or tongs; fill with the tomatoes and some chiles and bay leaves
• Fill and close. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the tomatoes in each jar, stopping 1/2 inch from the top. Slide a clean rubber spatula around the inside of each jar to remove air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a clean towel, then position the sterilized lids on top. Screw the lids shut, being careful not to overtighten.
• Boil the jars. Return the pot of water to a simmer; add the jars, making sure water covers them by a few inches. Cover and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover and leave them in the water for 10 minutes
• Remove and let cool. Transfer the jars to a kitchen towel. Let sit, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. A vacuum seal will form as the jars cool
• Label your pickles. Write the date on each jar and store for up to 1 year at room temperature; refrigerate after opening. The tomatoes will be at their prime about 3 months after canning.

SHLOMO'S KOSHER SOUR PICKLES/TOMATOES BY SY

Steps:

• KOSHER SOUR PICKLES RECIPE-.
• Cut 1/16 inch off the blossom end. Discard any cucumbers that are bruised or damaged.
• In a 3 1/2 quart glass jar add the Kirby Cucumbers standing them upright (Turning the jar on its side will help).
• Put all the spices into a large bowl (Alum Optional), add some water and mix. Then pour this mixture into the jar, top off with water. Adding a piece of rye bread is also optional.
• Place a small item (A piece of plastic, wood, etc.) on top to keep the Kirby Cucumbers down and under the water/brine.
• Close jar and turn upside down to mix all the ingredients --.
• Next open jar, put "plastic wrap" on the top (Use a rubber band to keep in place); Then using a kitchen knife punch many holes in the "plastic wrap" in order to let some of the brine gases out.
• Let the Kirby cucumbers stand 2-3 weeks (in a "COOL" location) depending on how fast they cure in the brine; From time-to-time you can remove any scum on the top, add a little salted water to top off -- and shake the mixture. Then place in the refrigerator!
• Note: For half sour pickles, let it pickle for about 1 week -- and then place in the refrigerator!
• KOSHER SOUR TOMATOES RECIPE-.
• Use the same recipe as outlined above for "Kosher Sour Pickles". However, use about 10-12 green tomatoes (about 3 lbs) in place of the kirby cucumbers. Also, sour tomatoes need a little more salt then kirby pickles -- so add to taste.
• Take off the tomato stems. As an option cut away the brown area and leave a small hole which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes (you can also cut the tomatoes in half).
• Let stand 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the tomatoes cure in the brine. Then place in the refrigerator!
• KOSHER SOUR TOMATOES RECIPE-.
• Use the same recipe as outlined above for "Kosher Sour Pickles". However, use about 10-12 green tomatoes (about 3 lbs) in place of the kirby cucumbers.
• Take off the tomato stems and cut away the brown area and leave a small hole which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes. Or cut the tomatoes in half.
• Let stand 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the tomatoes cure in the brine. Then place in the refrigerator!
• NOTES, Sour Kosher Pickles:
• These are brining sour pickles, so no vinegar is needed (optional). In making these pickles, it is important that you do not used mixed pickling spices, because the cinnamon, cloves, all spice and other sweetly aromatic spices in them will detract from the pickles' flavor. Also, it is important that you do not use iodized salt in the process, as that will leave a bitter aftertaste.
• NOTES, Sour Tomatoes:.
• If you can find green "Plum Tomatoes" you might want to try them as well! And using Vinegar is all right.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Discard stem and blossom ends of tomatoes and place on a rack over a baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with salt and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours or overnight. Place in a colander and drain for another 30 minutes.
• Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds and turmeric in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add onions and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, peppers and chiles, stir together and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pour into hot, sterilized jars. Seal and allow cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 weeks before serving.