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Crunchy Spicy Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipe

Preserve your garden harvest with this spicy pickled green tomatoes recipe! Garlicky, hot, and the perfect zesty snack or sandwich topping.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 3 days 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the brine (makes enough brine for 5 quart jars plus extra)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 quart vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons pickling spice (wrap in cheesecloth for easy removal)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt
For each 1 quart jar
  • 1 ¼ pounds sliced green tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (or fresh hot peppers)
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed (can use 2 teaspoons dill weed instead)
  • 3 cloves garlic , halved or quartered
  • 3 cherry tree leaves (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine water, vinegar, and cheesecloth-wrapped pickling spice in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in sugar and salt, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  2. Place red pepper, dill, dill seed, garlic, and cherry tree leaves into each quart jar. Pack the jars tightly with sliced tomatoes.
  3. Pour the cooled brine into each jar until full. Secure the lids tightly and invert the jars several times to distribute the seasonings.
  4. Refrigerate for three days before opening and consume within three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 593mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Nutritional calculations include brine and are approximate.