Pickled Green Tomatoes Food

4 WAYS TO PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut larger (slicing) tomatoes into 1/2-inch wedges, and cut smaller (cherry or grape) tomatoes in half.
• In a small saucepan, bring all of the brine ingredients to a boil and stir until the salt is dissolved. Remove the brine from heat.
• Fill a hot, clean quart jar with the pickling spice mix of your choice. Pack the jar tightly with the tomatoes.
• Pour the hot brine over the tomatoes, covering them completely and leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Stick a chopstick or "bubbling" tool into the jar and move it around to release any trapped air bubbles.
• Wipe the rim clean, seal with a lid and band, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (adjusting the time for altitude as needed).
• Store the jar in a cool, dark place. The green tomatoes will be perfectly pickled in about two weeks. Add to sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, steaks, potatoes, or anywhere you would normally use relish. For a unique kick, you can even top off a Bloody Mary or dirty martini with a pickled green tomato garnish!

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

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.

GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

Steps:

• For extra safety, briefly boil the canning jars and their lids and rings, and set upside down on a clean towel to dry.
• Prepare the tomatoes and seasonings
• Remove any green stems from the tomatoes, then clean and dry them thoroughly.
• For cherry tomatoes, slice them into halves or quarters. For "hamburger pickle slices" using small standard tomatoes, slice off the stem end, them slice them into 1/8" thick slices horizontally (i.e., between the stem and blossom ends). For medium standard tomatoes, slice off the stem end, then slice the tomato in half vertically. Slice each half horizontally in 1/8" thick slices. (Alternatively, you can slice standard tomatoes into small wedges.)
• Divide the fennel slices and garlic among the jars more or less evenly.
• Optional: crush the mustard, dill, and fennel seeds lightly in a mortar and pestle.
• Divide the herbs and spices among jars, pouring them over the fennel and garlic. Add 6 to 8 black peppercorns to each jar.
• Pack the sliced tomatoes in to the jar, leaving about 3/4" head room.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes under cool running water, removing any dirt and debris.
• Slice tomatoes into ¼ inch slices, removing and discarding any core.
• Slice onions into ¼ inch slices, then cut rounds into halves.
• Place tomatoes and onions in a large non-reactive pot.
• Sprinkle salt over the tomatoes and onions.
• Let stand, on your counter top, for 4 to 6 hours.
• Drain away the liquid.
• Place vinegar in a saucepot over medium heat.
• Add the packed brown sugar. Heat and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
• Pour heated mixture over the tomatoes and onions. Place pot over medium heat.
• Prepare spice packet and add to the pot.
• Bring tomatoes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir often to prevent scorching and burning.
• Tomatoes should be tender and transparent when properly cooked.
• Wash jars in hot soapy water. Rinse well. Set aside.
• Prepare work station for canning, assembling all needed tools prior to beginning to fill jars.
• Using a slotted spoon and funnel, fill the jars with tomatoe and onion solids first.
• Finish filling jars with hot vinegar liquid, leaving ½ inch headspace in each jar.
• Remove any air bubbles. Wipe top rim of jar with a damp cloth or paper towel.
• Add lid. Add band. Tighten band finger tight.
• Place jars in rack in top position of water bath canning pot. Lower rack into pot when fully loaded.
• Jars should be covered with at least one inch of water. Bring to a boil. Cover. Begin timing.
• Process jars based on size of jar and proper altitude for your location.
• Lift jars back up to top position in canning pot.
• Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Use jar lifter to remove each jar, being careful to keep it straight. Do not tilt the jar.
• Place jars on a folded towel in a draft free location.
• Do not disturb for 24 hours.
• Test the jars to be sure they have sealed by pressing the center of each jar. If the button is down, jars are good. If the center button of the lid pops up, place jar in refrigerator and use that one first.
• Jars can be properly stored for a year or longer.
• Enjoy!

SPICY GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

Steps:

• These directions assume that you have canning experiance and are familar with the general precautions of home canning. If you are not, please do some research before attempting any home canning.
• Quarter green tomatoes into a large bowl, for very small ones I just half them.
• Set up clean sterile Wide Mouth Quart Jars and lids.
• Bring to a boil, 2 parts white vinegar and 1 part water, enough to fill all the jars you are making.
• Place 2 cloves of garlic in each jar.
• Add 2-3 jalapeno peppers to each jar. Any hot pepper will do.
• Stuff jars with quartered green tomatoes.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the top of each jar.
• Pour boiling Vinegar and Water into each jar.
• Wipe the rims of the jars and place prepared lids according to the jar manufactures instructions.
• I turn mine upside down to cool and vacuum lids. No water bath or they will get mushy!
• Allow 1 month for the tomatoes to reach full flavor. I can never wait, but they do get better they longer the sit.

PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES

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

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.