🥒🍅 Pickled Green Tomatoes 🍅🥒
Enjoy the tangy and savory flavor of these pickled green tomatoes, perfect as a snack or a delightful addition to sandwiches and salads.
Ingredients:
1 pound green tomatoes, sliced or quartered
2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon dill seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh dill sprigs (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions:
Prepare the Brine:
In a medium saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Pack the Jars:
In clean, sterilized jars, place sliced or quartered green tomatoes.
Add minced garlic, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the jars.
For extra flavor, you can also add fresh dill sprigs.
Add the Brine:
Pour the slightly cooled brine over the tomatoes in the jars, ensuring the tomatoes are fully submerged.
Seal the jars tightly with lids.
Pickling Process:
Allow the jars to cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate the jars for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, let the tomatoes pickle for 2-3 days.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once pickled to your liking, enjoy the tangy pickled green tomatoes as a snack, or add them to sandwiches, salads, or any dish that could use a burst of flavor.
Tips:
Feel free to experiment with additional spices and herbs such as bay leaves, coriander seeds, or thyme for a personalized touch.
Ensure your jars and lids are properly sterilized to prevent any contamination.
Enjoy your delicious homemade pickled green tomatoes! 🥒🍅😋