Best 6 Best Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to preserve your green tomatoes, pickling is a great option. Pickled green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even as an ingredient in other recipes. They're also a great way to add some tang and crunch to your meals.

This article features two recipes for pickled green tomatoes: a traditional recipe and a spicy recipe. The traditional recipe uses a simple brine made with vinegar, water, sugar, and spices. The spicy recipe adds some heat to the mix with the addition of chili peppers. These recipes are a great reminder of classic Southern dishes with unique and delicious flavors! Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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QUICK PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES



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The best way to preserve green tomatoes? As pickles! These pickled green tomatoes are the perfect condiment: tangy, salty, and 100% delicious.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Essentials

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups green tomatoes, cut into wedges
3 garlic cloves
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Wash a wide-mouth 1-quart mason jar and and its lid in hot soapy water, then rinse and let air dry.
  • Slice the tomatoes into wedges and pack them tightly into the jar. (If you have very large tomatoes, you may want to slice them into smaller wedges.)
  • Peel the garlic. In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, vinegar, water, dill, peppercorns, turmeric, sugar, and kosher salt. Bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  • Once dissolved, pour the brine mixture into the jar, allowing the garlic to settle on top of the vegetables. Tap the jar on the counter to release any air bubbles. Discard any remaining brine, or top off the jar with extra water if any tomatoes are exposed at the top. Screw on the lid tightly and allow to cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before eating. If desired, discard the garlic after 24 hours. Keeps up to 1 month refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 1166.8 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

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.

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use firm, unblemished green tomatoes. Choose tomatoes that are about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Prepare the tomatoes: Wash the tomatoes and remove the stems. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Make the pickling solution: Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Pack the tomatoes into jars: Place the tomato slices in clean, sterilized jars. Pour the hot pickling solution over the tomatoes, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  • Seal the jars: Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the rings until tight.
  • Process the jars: Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely.
  • Store the pickles: Store the pickled green tomatoes in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.

Conclusion:

Pickled green tomatoes are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served as a side dish, used as a topping for salads or sandwiches, or even added to cocktails. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own pickled green tomatoes at home. So next time you have a glut of green tomatoes, don't let them go to waste—pickle them!

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