Southern Quick-Pickled Green Tomatoes
Tangy, crisp green tomato pickles ready in under an hour. A classic Southern preserve that pairs with pulled pork, fried chicken, or charcuterie.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 45
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs green tomatoes, cored
- 1.5 cups white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Slice green tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Discard the cores.
- 2
Layer tomato slices in a large mason jar or glass container.
- 3
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Stir until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes. The mixture should steam.
- 5
Add mustard seeds and red pepper flakes. Simmer 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour brine over tomatoes, covering them completely. Let cool 15 minutes.
- 7
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Best after 24 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- large mason jar or glass container
- medium saucepan
- wooden spoon
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