Fermented Green Tomatoes Recipe

Fermented green tomatoes are a very easy beginning ferment recipe. They're delicious, full of healthy gut healing probiotics, and simply perfect for preserving and canning the late summer harvest! 

Prep time: PT10M

Total time: PT10M

Rating

4.47 stars (15 reviews)

Keywords

fermented green tomatoes, how to use green tomatoes, lacto fermented green tomatoes

Ingredients

green tomatoes (enough to fill a quart jar)
4 cloves garlic (peeled)
1 Tbsp peppercorns
3 sprigs fresh dill
1 Tbsp kosher, pickling, or sea salt (non-iodized)
2 Tbsp whey (or 1/2 tsp culture starter, optional)
non chlorinated water

Cuisine

American

Steps

Slice the green tomatoes into roughly equal sized chunks. 
Place the green tomatoes into a quart sized jar, along with the garlic, peppercorns, dill, salt, and whey or starter (if using). Add the water to the jar, leaving an inch or so of head space.
Place the lid on the jar, then shake to dissolve the salt. Remove the lid, then place a fermenting weight on top to weigh down the vegetables. Cover the jar with a towel and secure with a rubber brand.
Place the jar into a quiet corner of your kitchen for 4-7 days. Taste as you go, and when they're to your liking, place a lid on the jar and store in the fridge.

Nutitrion

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 21 kcal

Reviews

Jovanka on 2022-11-02 (5 stars):
Hi, I put in my brine 50%water and50% white vinegar, together with the salt. Did Imake a mistake?
Theresa Pember on 2021-11-06 (5 stars):
My green tomatoes have been nipped by a couple of frosts. Still firm though. Can I use them for fermented-green-tomatoesincrock