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Spicy Green Tomato Pickles Recipe

Spice up your life with these addictive Spicy Green Tomato Pickles! Perfect with cheese and crackers, or enjoyed straight from the jar all year long – these pickles are a delicious complement to any beer. A tangy, spicy treat that's surprisingly easy to make (with a little canning know-how!). Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 40.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 2.8 (5 Reviews)
Spicy Green Tomato Pickles

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Green Tomato Pickles

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How to Make Spicy Green Tomato Pickles

  1. **Sterilize Jars:** Ensure your wide-mouth quart jars and lids are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized. (Refer to your jar manufacturer's instructions for specific sterilization techniques.)
  2. **Prepare the Brine:** In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar and 1 cup water. Bring to a rolling boil.
  3. **Prep the Tomatoes:** Quarter green tomatoes (halve smaller ones). Aim for approximately 4 cups of quartered green tomatoes per quart jar.
  4. **Layer the Jars:** Place 2 cloves of garlic and 2-3 jalapeño peppers (or your favorite hot pepper) into each sterilized jar.
  5. **Pack the Tomatoes:** Tightly pack the quartered green tomatoes into the jars, leaving about ½ inch headspace at the top.
  6. **Salt and Brine:** Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the top of each jar. Carefully pour the boiling vinegar brine over the tomatoes, leaving ½ inch headspace.
  7. **Seal the Jars:** Wipe the rims of the jars clean. Apply lids and rings according to the jar manufacturer's instructions.
  8. **Cool and Seal:** Invert the jars to cool and allow them to seal. (A vacuum seal should form – check by pressing on the center of the lid. It should not flex.)
  9. **No Water Bath:** Skip the water bath; it can make the pickles mushy.
  10. **Aging for Flavor:** Allow the pickles to age for at least one month to develop their full, zesty flavor. (They continue to improve with time!)

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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