Description
Transform your summer harvest into a tangy delight with this easy recipe for Pickled Green Tomatoes. These crunchy, sweet, and spicy pickles are perfect for snacking, enhancing sandwiches, or serving as a zesty side dish. The combination of fresh green tomatoes and a flavorful pickling solution creates a vibrant addition to your meals all year round. Whether you’re enjoying them at a summer barbecue or winter gathering, these pickled green tomatoes bring a burst of flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large green tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large sweet onion (diced)
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper (or black pepper)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash the green tomatoes and dice them along with the sweet onion.
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, seasoned pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Layer diced tomatoes and onions in clean glass jars and pour the hot pickling solution over them until fully submerged.
- Seal tightly while warm and let cool before refrigerating. Best enjoyed after at least 24 hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose firm green tomatoes for the best crunch. Feel free to adjust the sugar or spice levels to suit your taste preferences. Add herbs like dill for additional flavor variations.