green tomato pickles

Bristow, OK
Updated on Mar 8, 2011

These TOMATO PICKLES are another one from Grandma hope everybody likes them. This recipe is for time after time

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield Makes 10 to 15 pintes ready in 11 hr & 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon green tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 6 large onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole
  • 1 tablespoon whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 - lemon sliced
  • 2 - red bell peppers
  • 1 - red bell pepper, sliced thinly

How To Make green tomato pickles

  • Step 1
    In a large ceramic bowl combine green tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 2
    Place cold water over tomatoes and onions and let stand i hour. Place black peppercorns, cloves, allspice, mustard seed, and ground mustard in a small cheesecloth bag.
  • Step 3
    In a large pot stir together vinegar and sugar and then add the tomatoes and onions, and the cheesecloth bag with the spices. Slice lemon mince red peppers, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Fill sterilized jars with tomato mixture, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Garnish with thin strips of red peppers. Arrange vertically alongside of jars. Screw on lid and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

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