Green Tomato Pickles Recipe

GREEN TOMATO PICKLES

 

Recipe is from A Year in a Bottle by Sally Wise

Sent to us by Sheila Bryant in Wellington NSW

 

1 kg onions finely chopped

3kg green tomatoes finely chopped

3 tablespoons cooking salt

3 cups white or cider vinegar

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 kg sugar

8 tablespoons vinegar (extra)

3 scant tablespoons curry powder

3 scant tablespoons mustard powder

 

Combine onions and tomatoes in bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well.  Cover and leave overnight.

 

Next day – drain off liquid.  Place onions & tomatoes in a large saucepan, add vinegar, pepper and sugar and bring to the boil.  Boil for 1 hour, stirring often.

 

Mix extra vinegar with dry spices and stir into green tomatoes & onions mixture.  Boil 5 minutes or until thickened and well combined.

 

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.  Eat immediately or store in a cool, dry and dark place for up to 2 years.

 

Sheila says the pickles are a great accompaniment to meat or add a spoonful to gravy or a casserole as a real flavour enhancer.