How to Make Green Tomato Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green tomatoes are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. While they are often associated with fried green tomatoes, they can also be used to make delicious and tangy pickles. Green tomato pickles are a great way to preserve the flavor of summer even after the tomatoes have stopped ripening on the vine.

These pickles are typically made with vinegar, sugar, and a variety of spices to create a flavorful and zesty pickle that pairs well with a variety of dishes....

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon green tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 6 large onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • ½ lemon, sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 2 hrs
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 8 pint jars

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    117 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 257mg