Many people don’t even imagine how green tomatoes can be eaten in general. However, the majority considers preparations from these vegetables to be a real delicacy. Indeed, such an appetizer is perfect for various main courses and will brighten up the festive table. Many people especially like spicy green. To do this, add garlic and hot red pepper to the preparation. In addition, recipes may contain horseradish leaves, which give the dish a special aroma and taste. Let's learn how to cook such a delicacy ourselves. Below we will consider a detailed recipe on how you can make spicy ones at home. pickled green tomatoes.
How to pickle green tomatoes correctly
It is very important to choose the right fruits for preparing the preparation. All nightshade crops contain solanine. This is a toxic substance that in large quantities can harm human health. This poison is contained only in green tomato fruits.
When the fruits begin to turn white or yellow, this means that the amount of the substance has decreased and the tomatoes are completely ready for consumption. These are the fruits that should be chosen for pickling. In addition, the size of the fruit must be appropriate for its variety. We don’t use tomatoes that are too small for harvesting, let them grow a little longer.
If you urgently need to prepare tomatoes that have not turned white, you should remember that it will take some time to reduce the amount of solanine. After about a month, the concentration of the substance will decrease and the tomatoes will be completely ready to eat.
It is very important that the fruits do not have any flaws. Rot and mechanical damage will not allow the finished product to be stored for a long time, and, most likely, you will simply throw away all the prepared tomatoes. Before cooking, vegetables must be washed and pierced with a toothpick in several places. This can also be done with a regular fork. Next, we will look at a recipe for making wonderful spicy tomatoes, which is used by many skillful housewives.
Our grandmothers pickled green tomatoes only in wooden barrels. However, now few people have such containers. Moreover, the taste of tomatoes from a jar, bucket or pan is no different from barrel tomatoes. The main thing is to prepare the dishes correctly. Metal containers are scalded with boiling water, and the jars are sterilized. Pre-wash the dishes using soda or detergents.
Green Spicy Tomatoes Recipe
This preparation is already a complete ready-made snack for any drink, and will also complement many dishes on your table. However, you can also make a wonderful salad from it. To do this, pickled tomatoes are cut into slices and seasoned with sunflower oil and chopped onions. This appetizer does not require any additional ingredients, since it itself has a fairly pronounced taste.Every housewife should cook these tomatoes at least once for her family.
To prepare pickled tomatoes we need the following ingredients:
- green tomatoes – three kilograms;
- fresh carrots - one large or two medium ones;
- greens (dill and parsley) - three large spoons with a slide;
- sweet bell pepper - one fruit;
- red hot pepper - one pod;
- bay leaf - up to five pieces;
- horseradish leaves - one or two leaves;
- fresh garlic - ten cloves;
- table salt - take two tablespoons per liter of water;
- granulated sugar - one teaspoon per liter of water.
Preparing snacks according to this recipe:
- We choose only dense green tomatoes without damage or rot. It is desirable that they be almost the same in size. First of all, vegetables should be washed under running water and dried on a towel.
- The main thing in this process is to cut the fruit correctly. We cut them crosswise into 4 parts, but do not cut them all the way through. Since green tomatoes are denser than red ones, they will hold their shape well even when cut.
- Carrots must be washed and peeled. It is then crushed using a food processor.
- The garlic is peeled and also sent to the grinder.
- Sweet bell peppers are washed and seeded. You will also need to remove the core with a knife. We do the same with hot peppers. It is advisable to protect your eyes and wear gloves. After this is done, the peppers are sent to the bowl of a food processor.
- The prepared greens are thoroughly washed, dried, and then finely chopped with a knife.
- Next, start preparing the brine. To do this, combine hot water, granulated sugar and salt in one large container.Mix everything thoroughly until all ingredients are completely dissolved.
- Then you need to stuff the tomatoes with the resulting mixture. Place the finished tomatoes in a clean, prepared bucket or pan. Between the layers of tomatoes you need to place horseradish leaves and bay leaves. The filled container is filled with prepared brine.
- The liquid should completely cover the tomatoes. Since they may float, it is advisable to cover the vegetables with a lid or large plate. Place something heavy on top so that the lid presses the tomatoes down well.
Conclusion
This is how you can ferment green tomatoes for the winter in a tasty and original way. Cooked tomatoes turn out very juicy, slightly sour and spicy. Those who like it spicier can add a little more hot pepper to the recipe.
