Green Tomato Pickle

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Green Tomato Pickle

Recipe By : Mrs. Robert W. Lawson, Jr.
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pickles & Preserves To Post

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 C Slacked Lime -- *see notes
2 Gal Water
7 Lb Green Tomatoes, Unpeeled -- thinly sliced
5 Lb Sugar -- divided
2 Qt Vinegar
3 Tsp Whole Cloves
2 Tsp Allspice
2 Tsp Celery Seed
2 stick Cinnamon -- halved
1 tsp Powdered Mace
1 tsp Ground Ginger

Mix lime and water; soak tomatoes in lime water for 24 hours. Put
tomatoes in fresh cold water for 24 hours. Put tomatoes in fresh cold
water for 4 hours changing water every hour. Drain well. Place 3½
pounds sugar and vinegar in kettle. Make 4 small cloth bags for spices;
divide spices among bags. Bring syrup to boil (with bags in it) and
pour over drained tomatoes. Let stand overnight. (A stone crock is the
thing to use.)

Next morning, boil 1 hour. Take some of the hot syrup, and 1½ pounds
sugar and bring to boiling point, pour over pickle and let stand 24
hours. The next morning heat the pickle, put in jars and seal.

Makes 8 pints

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974

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NOTES : *Slacked lime from drugstore.