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Green Tomato Pickles Recipe


Green Tomato Pickles Recipe
Another one I purchased from an estate sale but have not had the opportunity to make. Sure does sound good though. Let me know what you think.

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Ingredients
  • 7 pounds green tomatoes
  • 3 cups slaked lime
  • 2 gallons water
  • 3 pints white vinegar
  • 5 pounds granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon mace
  • 1 tablespoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon cloves

Directions
  1. Slice tomatoes 1/8” thick then soak 24 hours in water and lime.
  2. Drain and soak in ice water to cover 4 hours.
  3. Change water each hour.
  4. Make syrup of sugar and vinegar.
  5. Pour hot syrup over tomatoes then let stand overnight.
  6. Combine all spices in a spice bag or cheesecloth.
  7. Next day boil whole works for one hour.

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Comments


Sounds so good!! yummmmmmmm


I loooovvvvee Pickled Green Tomatoes! Grew up eating them, and my Grandmother made the best! Tops recipe! But, I have to ask, what is *3 cups slaked lime*?


I have a bunch of "Green Tomatoes"I could use for this.I will give it a go.
All I need is 3 cups slaked lime. I do not Know what Slaked Lime is.


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