Three pounds of sliced green tomatoes
Two cups of vinegar made from apple cider
1/4 cup granulated sugar,
2 cups water, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt
One tsp of mustard seeds
One tsp black peppercorns
two bay leaves
three peeled garlic cloves
One sliced jalapeño jalapeno (optional, for added heat)
Guidelines:
To prepare the tomatoes, slice the green tomatoes into rounds that are 1/4 inch thick and put them in a big bowl that can withstand heat.
To make the Brine, put the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic cloves in a medium-sized saucepan.
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring regularly, until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
Pack the Jars: Leaving about 1/2 inch of room at the top,
layer the sliced green tomatoes and jalapeño slices (if using) into sterilized jars.
