Canned Green Tomatoes With Spices

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Vintage recipe for(1) peck, that is 30# this recipe for approximatley 15# of green tomatoes.uses:drain and bread tomatoes for frying;puree for green tomato ketchup, chop for fresh relish.i usually add piementos if i am going to chop for relish and more sugar. If you have a large crock use for a 24 hour period.

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Steps

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Layer sliced tomatoes , then onions , then tomatoes , onions.

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Sprinkle salt between layers.

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Place in crock or large stockpot.

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For 24 hours.

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The next day drain off juice.

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Throw away.

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In stockpot add vinegar , sugar , allspice , dry mustard , cloves , celery seed , ginger and brown sugar.

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Stir with a wooden spoon , bring to a slow boil.

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Pack tomatoes in sterilized wide mouth pints or quarts.

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Pack onions if you like.

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The guideline is usually 2 tomatoes per pint jar.

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But this depends on the size of your tomatoes.

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Pour vinegar spice mixture over tomatoes , wipe rim of jar , hot seal and ring tight.

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It is ok to add a little water to vinegar mixture if you run a little short.

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Put in water bath canner , process 20 minutes.

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Take out , place on towelled counter , out of drafts and all should seal.

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24 hour period is included in prep time.

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With this recipe you can have fried green tomatoes in the winter ! if that is going to be your use.

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Cut the tomatoes a little thick.

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Ingredients

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green tomatoes, white onions, salt, white vinegar, sugar, water, allspice, dry mustard, clove, celery seeds, ground ginger, brown sugar