Best 9 Pickled Green Tomato Recipes

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Pickled green tomatoes are a tangy and flavorful addition to any meal. They can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or condiment. They are made with unripe green tomatoes that are pickled in a vinegar solution. The pickling process preserves the tomatoes and gives them a unique flavor. There are many different recipes for pickled green tomatoes, each with its own unique flavor profile. Some recipes call for sweet pickles, while others call for spicy pickles. Some recipes use whole tomatoes, while others use sliced tomatoes. No matter what your preference, there is sure to be a pickled green tomato recipe that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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Pickled Green Tomatoes

Provided by Sharon Peterson

Categories     Side Dish     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds green tomatoes
3 ½ cups vinegar
3 ½ cups water
¼ cup canning salt
6 garlic cloves
Dill seeds or dill heads (2 tsp. seeds per jar or 1 head per jar)
Waterbath Canner
Pint canning jars, seals, and rings
Large pot
Canning funnel, lid lifter, and jar lifter
Ladle and bubble tool
Crinkle cutter ((optional))

Steps:

  • Start by preparing jars and getting water in the canner heating.You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. See full water bath canning instructions here.
  • Wash tomatoes and cut into desired sizes.
  • Combine vinegar, water, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Place garlic clove and dill into each jar,
  • Pack tomato pieces into pint jars.
  • Cover with vinegar solution, leaving 1/4" headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles, wipe the rim clean, and place on seal and ring. Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process according to the chart below.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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Use this recipe to make Pickled Green Tomatoes and Shrimp Toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time P7D

Yield Makes 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple-cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
3 whole allspice berries
2 dried bay leaves
Coarse salt
4 small green tomatoes (1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 thin slices white onion

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, 3/4 cup water, sugar, spices, and 2 tablespoons salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Fill clean containers tightly with tomatoes and onion. Add boiling brine to cover completely. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate at least 1 week before serving, or up to 3 months.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups green cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons canning salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove
2 dried hot red chiles

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.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 13h18m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 Fresno chile peppers, halved lengthwise
4 bay leaves
1/4 cup coriander seeds
1/4 cup cumin seeds
2 cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons ground mace
4 tablespoons black peppercorns
10 cloves garlic
8 cups cider vinegar
1/2 cup honey
4 tablespoons kosher salt
4 pounds 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.

GREEN TOMATO PICKLES



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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

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

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

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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Wedges of large green tomatoes and whole small tomatoes both make delicious pickles. Kept in sealed canning jars, their flavor will continue to develop over several months.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 quarts or 6 pints

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
3 pounds green tomatoes (about 9 medium), cut into 1-inch wedges, or left whole if small
3 to 6 garlic cloves
3 to 6 small red chiles
3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons coarse salt
4 cups cider vinegar
4 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons celery seeds
2 teaspoons whole allspice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Pack mixture into 3 one-quart or 6 one-pint canning jars. Place a garlic clove and a red chile in each jar, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, mustard seeds, cloves, celery seeds, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture over produce, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top of each jar. Wipe rims of excess; screw on lids.
  • Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Using canning tongs, gently place jars in boiling water, making sure the water covers the jars (if not, add additional water to cover). Let jars sit in gently simmering water for 10 minutes. Remove; let cool slightly. Check seal by pressing in center of lid. If it doesn't pop back, it is properly sealed. If it does, return jars to water for 10 more minutes. Let sealed jars cool completely.
  • Let pickled tomatoes stand until flavors have melded, at least 2 weeks.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATO RELISH



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When I'm left with green tomatoes at the end of summer, I reach for this recipe. Friends and family are so happy to receive the sweet-sour relish that they often return the empty jar and ask for a refill! -Mary Gill, Florence, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 pounds green tomatoes (about 20 medium)
4 large onions
2 large red onions
3 large green peppers
2 large sweet red peppers
4 teaspoons canning salt
5 cups cider vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons celery seed
4 teaspoons mustard seed

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes, onions and peppers into wedges. In a food processor, cover and process vegetables in batches until finely chopped. Stir in salt. Divide mixture between two strainers and place each over a bowl. Let stand 3 hours., Discard liquid from bowls. Place vegetables in a stockpot; stir in vinegar, sugar, celery seed and mustard seed. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until thickened. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into eight hot pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe in Fred Dubose's wonderful cookbook from a bygone era, "Four Great Southern Cooks." It is sort of a cross between a pickle and a relish. Do not worry about the salt; most of it will go out when the tomatoes are drained.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, side dish

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds green tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup kosher salt
1 3/4 cups cider vinegar
2/3 cup raw brown sugar
3 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
2 large yellow onions, sliced
2 large green peppers, seeded and diced
1 to 2 hot red or green chiles (such as a Serrano or jalapeño), seeded if desired and minced

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 247, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1245 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES



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You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

Provided by Diana Swenson-Siegel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes     Fried Green Tomato Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large green tomatoes
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
  • In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1136 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm and unblemished green tomatoes.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the brine, such as garlic, dill, and peppercorns.
  • Keep the tomatoes submerged in the brine at all times to prevent them from spoiling.
  • Store the pickled tomatoes in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before eating.
  • Pickled green tomatoes can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, and tacos.

Conclusion:

Pickled green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily pickle green tomatoes at home. So next time you have a bumper crop of green tomatoes, don't let them go to waste! Try pickling them and enjoy their unique flavor all year long.

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