Gather Your Ingredients:
Green Tomatoes: 2.5 pounds (Cherry or slicers)
Apple Cider Vinegar: 2.5 cups (Ensure it has 5% acidity)
Water: 2.5 cups
Salt: 1/4 cup
Garlic: 1 head
Onions: 1-2, sliced
Spice Things Up With:
Coriander Seeds
Cumin
Caraway
Turmeric
Mustard Seeds
Black Peppercorns
Bay Leaves (1 per jar)
Celery Seeds
Red Pepper Flakes or Dried Peppers (optional, for heat)
Here’s How to Pickle:
Tomato Prep: Wash and slice your green tomatoes to your liking.
Pickling Brew: Simmer apple cider vinegar, water, and salt. Add a pinch each of your chosen spices to this simmering mix.
Jar Packing: Lovingly pack your tomatoes, onion slices, and garlic into sterilized mason jars.
Pour In Flavor: Carefully fill the jars with your fragrant pickling liquid, leaving about 1/4-inch headspace.
Seal & Chill: Seal the jars, let them cool, and give them at least 48 hours in the fridge.
Enjoying Your Green Tomato Pickles:
Snack Straight: Savor the zesty crunch right out of the jar.
Sandwich & Burger Zing: Add a tangy crunch to your sandwiches and burgers.
Salad Surprise: Elevate your salads with a burst of pickled delight.
Appetizer Star: Feature them on a charcuterie or appetizer platter.
Bloody Mary Twist: Enhance your Bloody Mary with a zesty garnish.
Salsa Refresh: Dice and add to salsas and relishes for an unexpected tang.
Savory Side: Pair with grilled meats or BBQ for a flavor contrast.
Quick, easy, and tantalizingly tangy—your homemade pickled green tomatoes are not only a fantastic condiment but also a lively addition to various dishes, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary!
