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Overhead shot of a jar of pickled sliced green tomatoes and spices on a wooden board.
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Pickled Green Tomatoes

Pickled green tomatoes are a great way to use up those end of the season unripe tomatoes! These tangy, crisp treats are the perfect addition to sandwiches, salads, or enjoyed straight from the jar for a flavorful twist on a classic snack.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Water - hot
  • 1 cup Distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt - or Pickling salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 lbs Green unripe tomatoes
  • 1-2 Garlic cloves - peeled, and root end cut off
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • ½ tsp Black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp Mustard seed - yellow or black
  • 1 Sprig of dill

Instructions

  • Pickling Solution: Make the pickling solution by combining warm water, vinegar, salt and sugar. Using a whisk, stir to dissolve.
  • Prepare Tomatoes: Cut any larger tomatoes into chunks and smaller tomatoes in halves. You want to expose some of the interior so that they pickle all the way through.
  • Pack: In the jar, place the garlic, bay leaf, spices and fresh dill. Pack as many green tomatoes in there as you can.
  • Pour: Carefully pour the pickling solution over the tomatoes. Tap the jar to release any air bubbles. Seal and refrigerate. You can start enjoying them within 2 days, but I recommend waiting at least 5 days.

Notes

Review the blog post above for step by step recipe photos. 
As always, make sure your equipment and jars are clean (with hot soapy water) and sterilized if possible. This will help reduce the chance of any bacterial growth. This recipe was not tested for water bath canning, therefore it is NOT a canning recipe. It is a refrigerator pickle, meaning that the pickling and storage stage happens in the refrigerator.
A few important notes and tips:
Green Tomatoes: Well, they are the star of the show here. No substitutions. But if you stumbled upon this page by accident and are looking for a more generic/standard recipe, check out my Quick Pickle Recipe and Guide.
Fun additions: feel free to experiment. Add some sliced red onions to the mix or some red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg