spiced green tomato pickles

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69 Pinches
Palmyra, NY
Updated on Feb 22, 2011

Since canning is my blood. I have tons of recipes for the over abundance of fruits and vegetables. This one was one of my favorites. I love all types of pickled vegetables whether sweet or dill. This one came out of a canning book back in the 70's. I was lucky I had copied it down and put it in my canning recipe box. So this year give it a try when you have way to many tomatoes.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Canning/Preserving
yield Makes 5 pints

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts green tomatoes, about 24 to 28 medium
  • 2 cups onions, sliced, about 6 to 8 medium
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 large green bell peppers, diced
  • 3 cups white or brown sugar, i use white
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons celery seed
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons mustard seed
  • 1 quart distilled white vinegar (approximately)
  • TIE IN A BAG:
  • 2 tablespoons each of whole cloves & allspice
  • 3 sticks cinnamon

How To Make spiced green tomato pickles

  • Step 1
    Wash the tomatoes and cut into slices or quarters.
  • Step 2
    Peel onions and slice.
  • Step 3
    Sprinkle alternate layers of tomatoes and onions with salt. Cover and let stand overnight.
  • Step 4
    In the morning drain thoroughly. Put in a kettle and add peppers, sugar, loose spices and spice bag. Add enough vinegar to cover the mixture.
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but not soft.
  • Step 6
    Pack into hot, sterilized jars. Cover with liquid. Seal with tops and lids. Process 5 minutes. (Makes 5 Pints).
  • Step 7
    Note: The pickles may be giving a very fresh taste when served by adding a little celery cut into small pieces.

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Category: Vegetables
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American

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