Green Tomato Recipes

Because we are expecting temperatures in the low 30's at night sometime midweek many of us may be harvesting green tomatoes. Here are some green tomato recipes I collected from the Internet.

Loretta E.

Green Tomato Mincemeat
Ingredients:
6 green tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon allspice
6 tart apples, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup currants
1/4 cup vinegar
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large, heavy pot. Simmer until thick. Makes about 3 quarts. Freeze mincemeat in one-cup portions.

Green Tomato Chow Chow
Category: Condiment
Ingredients:
1 quart green tomatoes (stem core removed), finely chopped
1 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 small hot pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
Bring vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Add mixed vegetables to liquid. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool. Place in airtight container and refrigerate. Serve cold. Excellent condiment for hot dogs, hamburgers on buns or with a steak and beans dinner.