Posted by sherry on September 19, 2001 at 18:58:11:
In Reply to: Re: ISO:"pickled green tomatoes" posted by Jean on September 19, 2001 at 11:55:58:
Brodsky's Pickled Green Tomatoes
1 Gal. Jug
1 bag pickling spice (Acme) or 1 ¼ oz.other brand
1 pint white vinegar 5% acid
1/2 cup Kosher salt
1 or 2 cloves of garlic to taste chopped small
1 oz. Fresh dill or tsp.dill weed
6 hot cherry peppers to taste
1/2 tsp. Cherry pepper seeds
Simmer pickling spice in one quart water 15 min.
Quarter firm green tomatoes to fill jug.
Add all ingredients
Set in refrigerator 3 wks.
Notes: If jug is not filled to 1/4 inch from top add boiled water
Some types of tomatoes do not contain enough acid
To assure firmness,if not sure add 4 tablespoons lemon juice.
If lid of jug is metal,scew on with a folded sheet of waxed paper.
Comments from submitter:
"Used this recipe for 20 yrs. never failed."