Green-Tomato Pickle Recipe

Name: Green-Tomato Pickle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; 2 1/8 cups cider vinegar; 3/4 cup water; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pickling spice, tied in a cheesecloth bundle; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 1/8 cups cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon pickling spice, tied in a cheesecloth bundle
1 small bay leaf
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced

1
In a colander set in the sink, toss the green tomatoes with the salt and let stand at room temperature until almost all of their liquid has been released, at least 2 hours or overnight.
2
Drain and rinse the tomato slices, then pat dry.
3
In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pickling spice bundle and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer until reduced by one-third, about 30 minutes.
5
Add the sliced green tomatoes, green bell pepper and onion and cook them over moderate heat until the liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, about 2 hours.
6
Discard the pickling spice bundle and the bay leaf.
7
Pour the green-tomato mixture into 2 hot sterilized 1-pint jars, stopping 1/4 inch from the tops.
8
Wipe the glass rims and seal the jars.
9
Let cool and refrigerate.
10
Alternatively, process the pickle: Set the jars in a water bath, bring to a boil and boil for 15 minutes.
11
Remove the jars from the water bath and let cool completely.

581

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds green tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, 2 1/8 cups cider vinegar, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Green-Tomato Pickle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green-Tomato Pickle

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