It’s the perfect time for filling jars with fresh, crisp garden vegetables and turning them into flavorful pickles. Watch as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers soak up the zesty pickling liquid, creating flavorful, crisp pickles that are perfect for eating on their own or adding to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lbs green tomatoes
- 2.2 lbs unpeeled cucumbers
- 2.2 lbs bell peppers
- 8 cups (2 quarts) 3% vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 7 oz sugar
- 7 oz salt
- 1 oz whole black peppercorns
Instructions:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers into rounds or bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Carefully add the prepared vegetables to the hot vinegar mixture and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables into sterilized jars. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables, filling the jars completely.
- Seal the jars tightly and store them immediately in a cool, dark pantry. Let them sit for a few days for the flavors to meld before serving.
