Green tomatoes can be a delightful treat when prepared correctly. They have a tangy, slightly sour flavor that can be balanced with sweet, savory, or spicy ingredients to create a variety of delicious pickles. If you have a surplus of green tomatoes from your garden or local market, pickling them is an excellent way to preserve their flavor and enjoy them all year long. With the right recipe and a bit of patience, you can create your own homemade green tomato pickles that will be a hit at your next gathering.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN TOMATO PICKLES
Great use for green tomatoes! Do not use cold-damaged or bruised tomatoes in this recipe.
Provided by QUICKIEP
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 11h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 18.2 mg, Sugar 24.7 g
(MY FAVOURITE) GREEN TOMATO PICKLES
It's quite difficult to find green tomatoes at the local outdoor markets, so when I DO find them in quantity I make these pickles. They will keep, it seems, forever. They are really tasty, but a bit time-consuming to make, however, they are really worth it. I hope whoever tries them, enjoys them as much as I do. They are great with veal or pork cutlets.(Please note that I do not use a hot water bath. I sterilize my jars by washing them well, and letting them sit in boiling water for a few minutes. I then put them in a 200 degree oven for perhaps an hour. The lids and seals I gently boil for about five minutes. The hot jars are packed and the lids are twisted "finger tight" and left to cool on a folded bath towel. Lids go "pop" when seal is completed. An extremely simple way to sterilize jars and ensure the safety of your finished product.)
Provided by Gwen35
Categories Onions
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-7 pints, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and onions very thin. Layer them in a large bowl (I use a really clean small plastic pail), sprinkling salt between the layers. Let stand overnight.
- In the morning, drain in a colander, letting cold water run through the vegetables for a few minutes, then drain well again.
- Into a large saucepan (I use a roaster) measure sugar and vinegar.
- Tie all spices loosely in a cheesecloth and add to vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil and add tomatoes, onions and lemon (lemon should be very, very thinly sliced).
- Remove stem and seed cores from peppers, slice thinly and add to mixture.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes (or to desired consistency), stirring occasionally to prevent sticking; remove spice bag.
- Pack pickles in sterilized jars and seal.
- Enjoy.
GREEN TOMATO PICKLES
This recipe from P.W.M.U. cookbook is the one my mum and I have always made. i am posting it for a request. The recipe has no quantity listed-I just sterilize a heap of jars, and keep filling them 'til the pickles run out!
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Sauces
Time 12h
Yield 8 Jars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes into an earthenware dish, sprinkle each layer with salt, and leave overnight.
- In the morning, boil the vinegar and spices, then strain.
- Slice the onions and add to the vinegar, drain liquid off tomatoes, and add to the other ingredients along with the raisins.
- Simmer until tender, bottle when cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 58.3, Carbohydrate 56.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 47.5, Protein 5
GREEN-TOMATO PICKLES
Green tomatoes are simply red tomatoes that have not ripened fully. If you are unable to find green tomatoes, you can use Kirby cucumbers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes and onion with the salt in a colander set over a bowl. Refrigerate 3 hours. Rinse well, and drain.
- Stir together vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, celery seed, turmeric, bay leaf, and lemon slices in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in tomatoes and onion. Return to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand until cool, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate in airtight containers overnight or up to 1 month.
PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right tomatoes: Use firm, unblemished green tomatoes for the best results.
- Prep the tomatoes properly: Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into wedges or rounds. You can also peel the tomatoes, if desired.
- Use a flavorful brine: The brine is what gives the pickles their flavor, so make sure to use a flavorful combination of ingredients. Common ingredients include vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and spices.
- Let the pickles ferment: Fermentation is what gives the pickles their characteristic sour flavor. Allow the pickles to ferment for at least 2 weeks, or up to 6 weeks for a more intense flavor.
- Store the pickles properly: Once the pickles are fermented, store them in a cool, dark place. They will keep for several months.
Conclusion:
Green tomato pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make condiment that can be enjoyed all year long. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a pickle that you love. So next time you have a glut of green tomatoes, don't let them go to waste - make a batch of pickles instead!
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