Friday, August 31, 2012

Green tomato pickles!!!



A kind friend dropped off a plastic bag full  of green tomatoes.  Yayyy!

RECIPE:  (originally from my Grandmother Horn)

DAY 1: Slice 7 lbs of green tomatoes, cover with 2 gallons of cold water, mixed with 2 cups of lime. (Calcium carbonate, I got mine at Freddy's sold as pickling lime).  Let stand 24 hours.

DAY 2:  Rinse and cover with cold water, let stand 3 hours.  WARNING:  Do NOT dump lime down the sink unless you want it cemented shut, take it outside and dispose of it away from dainage system. 

DAY 3:  Drain and cover with 2 quarts of vinegar, 1 tsp of celery seed, 9 cups of sugar, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1 tbsp whole pickling spice, 1 tsp salt and enough water to cover.
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DAY 4:  Heat slowly and bring to boil for 35 minutes, can while hot. 

DAY 5:   Grill some burgers, grill the bun, mayo, slice green tomato pickle and burger salt pepper.   My FAV!! ENJOY.

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