Pickled Sweet Green Tomatoes

These Pickled Sweet Green Tomatoes offer a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, making them an excellent addition to any meal. The green tomatoes become tender and translucent, absorbing the rich flavors of the vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices. Ideal for serving alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or as part of a charcuterie board, these pickles are a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Perfect for preserving excess green tomatoes from your garden or farmer's market, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves homemade pickles.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 9

Calories: 172.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

These Pickled Sweet Green Tomatoes offer a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors, making them an excellent addition to any meal. The green tomatoes become tender and translucent, absorbing the rich flavors of the vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices. Ideal for serving alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, or as part of a charcuterie board, these pickles are a versatile condiment that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. Perfect for preserving excess green tomatoes from your garden or farmer's market, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves homemade pickles.

Ingredients

10-11 lbs green tomatoes, sliced
2 cups sliced onions
1/4 cup canning or pickling salt
3 cups brown sugar
4 cups vinegar (5 percent)
1 tbsp mustard seed
1 tbsp allspice
1 tbsp celery seed
1 tbsp whole cloves

Directions

1
Wash and slice the green tomatoes and onions.
2
Place the sliced tomatoes and onions in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of canning or pickling salt.
3
Let the tomatoes and onions stand for 4 to 6 hours, then drain well.
4
In a large pot, heat and stir the brown sugar into the vinegar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5
Tie the mustard seed, allspice, celery seed, and cloves in a spice bag and add to the vinegar mixture.
6
Add the drained tomatoes and onions to the pot. If necessary, add enough water to just cover the vegetables.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the tomatoes are tender and translucent.
8
Remove the spice bag from the pot.
9
Fill sterilized jars with the hot pickled tomatoes and onions, covering them with the hot pickling solution and leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
10
Adjust the lids and process the jars in a boiling-water canner according to the recommended times for your altitude: 10 minutes for pints at 0-1,000 ft, 15 minutes for pints at 1,001-6,000 ft, 20 minutes for pints above 6,000 ft; 15 minutes for quarts at 0-1,000 ft, 20 minutes for quarts at 1,001-6,000 ft, 25 minutes for quarts above 6,000 ft.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 172.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.9g3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 48.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 37.4g13%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g46%
Sugars 25.0g
Protein 8.6g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure all jars and lids are properly sterilized before use to prevent spoilage.

The salting step helps draw out excess moisture and enhances the flavor of the pickles.

You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.

For a spicier version, add a few dried red pepper flakes to the spice bag.

Store the pickled tomatoes in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within a few months.

Keywords: pickled, green tomatoes, condiment, preserving, spicy, sweet, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seed, allspice, celery seed, cloves, onions, salting, simmering, canning, boiling water bath, homemade, garden, preserves

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