Ingredients

  • Veggie mix
  • 10 cups green tomatoes or 10 cups red cherry tomatoes, washed
  • 1 large sweet onion, 2 cups diced
  • 2 serrano chilies, seeded and minced
  • 10 -12 garlic cloves, sliced paper thin
  • Brine Vinegar Mix
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup canning salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 cups vinegar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  • Place the veggie mix in a large pot.
  • In an other pot place all the Vinegar ingredients bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes. Strain and divide the herbs in to the jars.
  • Pack veggie mix into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Ladle hot vinegar over the veggies leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles. Add more liquid if needed.
  • Wipe jars adjust caps and process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath.
  • remove and let sit in a draft free spot till cool.
  • Place a cool, dark cupboard.
  • Ready to eat in 3 weeks. Or save for Christmas gift giving.