Pickled Tomatoes(Mom)

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PICKLED TOMATOES (MOM)

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pickles

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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--- -------PICKLE JAR
INGREDIENTS------------------
Cherry tomatoes
Water
Dill seeds
Garlic cloves
Black pepper, whole
Grape leaves
-----PICKLING SOLUTION-----
1 qt Vinegar (white)
3 qt Water
1 c Salt
1/2 ts Alum

Let tomatoes stand in cold water a while, then wash
(in cold water). Drain and put in jars. For each pint
jar, put in a teaspoon of dill seeds, 3 or 4 cloves of
garlic and 8 to 10 peppercorns. Tuck a grape leaf
into each jar, over tomatoes.

MAKE SOLUTION: Combine vinegar, 3 quarts of water,
the salt and alum. Bring to rolling boil; lower heat
and boil 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars up
to shoulder (line). Seal immediately with sterile lid.

To sterilize jars, put jars in pan of water upside
down. Boil water and cool. (Water is sucked up into
jars.)



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