Homemade Spicy Pickled Green Tomatoes Recipes

Steps:

• These directions assume that you have canning experiance and are familar with the general precautions of home canning. If you are not, please do some research before attempting any home canning.
• Quarter green tomatoes into a large bowl, for very small ones I just half them.
• Set up clean sterile Wide Mouth Quart Jars and lids.
• Bring to a boil, 2 parts white vinegar and 1 part water, enough to fill all the jars you are making.
• Place 2 cloves of garlic in each jar.
• Add 2-3 jalapeno peppers to each jar. Any hot pepper will do.
• Stuff jars with quartered green tomatoes.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the top of each jar.
• Pour boiling Vinegar and Water into each jar.
• Wipe the rims of the jars and place prepared lids according to the jar manufactures instructions.
• I turn mine upside down to cool and vacuum lids. No water bath or they will get mushy!
• Allow 1 month for the tomatoes to reach full flavor. I can never wait, but they do get better they longer the sit.

Steps:

• Fill two clean, quart canning jars with bite sized green tomatoes. Any variety you prefer is fine, as long as they're green. I used Juliette tomatoes here, but have also used Cherry and Sweet 100, all successfully. Distribute sliced onion, jalapeno slices, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic evenly between the two jars. Wipe the rims clean with a damp paper towel.
• On the stovetop, boil the rings and lids for the jars in water for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, heat distilled white vinegar until boiling. (Be sure you have enough to fill the jars. - Any remaining vinegar can be poured back into the container after it cools.) Pour hot vinegar into pre-packed jars leaving 1/4 inch space at the top of each jar. Secure one lid and ring per jar, and leave on your counter to cool. The lid will make a single 'pop' sound as it cools, letting you know that it sealed properly. For Best results and flavor, let it sit at least a week before eating -- If you can wait that long.

Steps:

• Sterilize the jars. Wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse well. Place a wire rack or empty tuna cans in the pot to keep the jars from touching the bottom. Fill the pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer (do not boil). Submerge the jars in the water and let simmer until you're ready to fill. Sterilize the lids in a separate small pot of simmering water.
• Make the brine. Combine the chiles, bay leaves, coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, mace, peppercorns, garlic, vinegar, honey, salt and 1 cup water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove the chiles and bay leaves with a slotted spoon
• Pack the tomatoes. Slice the tomatoes into wedges using a sterilized knife and cutting board. Remove the jars and lids from the simmering water with a jar lifter or tongs; fill with the tomatoes and some chiles and bay leaves
• Fill and close. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the tomatoes in each jar, stopping 1/2 inch from the top. Slide a clean rubber spatula around the inside of each jar to remove air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a clean towel, then position the sterilized lids on top. Screw the lids shut, being careful not to overtighten.
• Boil the jars. Return the pot of water to a simmer; add the jars, making sure water covers them by a few inches. Cover and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover and leave them in the water for 10 minutes
• Remove and let cool. Transfer the jars to a kitchen towel. Let sit, undisturbed, for at least 12 hours. A vacuum seal will form as the jars cool
• Label your pickles. Write the date on each jar and store for up to 1 year at room temperature; refrigerate after opening. The tomatoes will be at their prime about 3 months after canning.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine onion, and tomatoes.
• Pack mixture into 3 (1-quart) or 6 (1-pint) canning jars. Place a garlic clove and a chili or two in each jar, and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, mustard seeds.and peppercorn. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stir until sugar dissolves.
• Pour mixture over produce, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top of each jar.
• Wipe rims of excess; screw on lids.
• Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Using canning tongs, gently place jars in boiling water, making sure the water covers the jars (if not, add additional water to cover).
• Let jars sit in gently simmering water for 10 minutes.
• Remove; let cool slightly.
• Check seal by pressing in center of lid. If it doesn't pop back, it is properly sealed. If it does, return jars to water for 10 more minutes.
• Let sealed jars cool completely.
• Let pickled tomatoes stand until flavors have melded, at least 2 weeks. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place up to 6 months. Once opened, jars will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Steps:

• Heat vinegar and water with sugar (in a non aluminum pot) bringing to boil then simmer on low heat till ready to pour into jars.
• Place in 3 quart hot sterile canning jars 1 tablespoon each salt, dill.
• 1 teaspoon each peppercorns, coriander seed, 1/3 teaspoon in each of mustard seed,& celery seed,.
• Mix tomatoes, carrots, onions together.
• Place one pepper and garlic clove on spices then one-third vegetables an other pepper.
• Repeat 2 more layers.
• Pour vinegar mixture on vegetables leaving 1/2 inch head space and removing air bubbles from vegies.
• Place sterilized lids and rings on jars and put into a water bath for 20 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes.
• Pack mixture into 3 (1-quart) or 6 (1-pint) canning jars. Place a garlic clove and a red chili in each jar, and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, mustard seeds, cloves, celery seeds, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stir until sugar dissolves.
• Pour mixture over produce, leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top of each jar.
• Wipe rims of excess; screw on lids.
• Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil. Using canning tongs, gently place jars in boiling water, making sure the water covers the jars (if not, add additional water to cover).
• Let jars sit in gently simmering water for 10 minutes.
• Remove; let cool slightly.
• Check seal by pressing in center of lid. If it doesn't pop back, it is properly sealed. If it does, return jars to water for 10 more minutes.
• Let sealed jars cool completely.
• Let pickled tomatoes stand until flavors have melded, at least 2 weeks. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place up to 6 months. Once opened, jars will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.