Description
Canned Green Tomato Salad is a tangy, flavorful dish made with green tomatoes, carrots, and onions in a sweet and savory syrup. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for canning, allowing you to preserve the flavors of summer to enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
7 lbs green tomatoes (30–40 medium tomatoes)
1.5 lbs carrots (9–10 carrots)
3 lbs onions (6–7 medium onions)
6 Tbsp salt (3.5 oz or 100g)
For the Syrup:
1 cup canola oil (200g)
1 1/4 cups white vinegar (300g)
1 cup sugar
5–6 whole black peppercorns
5 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sterilize the Jars: Preheat the oven to 215˚F (102˚C). Wash jars and lids with warm soapy water and sterilize in the oven for 20 minutes. Boil the lids in a small pot.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash vegetables. Slice the green tomatoes into 1/3″ thick slices, grate the carrots, and slice onions into thick rings. Add all to a large bowl.
- Season the Vegetables: Add 6 tbsp salt to the vegetables, mix well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 12 hours to release juices.
- Cook the Vegetables: After 12 hours, drain the juices. In a large pot, combine oil, vinegar, and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the vegetables, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the Jars: Clean and sterilize jars again while the vegetables cook.
- Pack the Jars: Pack the hot vegetables into the jars, leaving 1/2″ from the top. Place sterilized lids on the jars and screw them on lightly.
- Process the Jars: Place the jars in a canning pot, cover with 1-2 inches of water, and process for 15 minutes. Let the jars cool for 12-24 hours at room temperature. Check seals after 24 hours by pressing the lid; it should not move.
Notes
For a vegan version, use a plant-based oil and a dairy-free substitute for the sugar if needed.
Spicy variations can include red pepper flakes or chopped hot peppers for an extra kick.
Additional veggies like bell peppers or celery can be added for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
