To Pickle Tomatoes

Ingredients

• round, smooth green tomatoes
• salt
• water
• vinegar (enough to cover tomatoes)
• whole pepper
• mustard seed

Directions

1. In a vessel, combine salt and water, then add the green tomatoes.

2. Cover the vessel and heat over fire until the water boils.

3. Remove from heat and transfer tomatoes to a basin of cold water.

4. Once cooled, cut each tomato in half and remove the seeds.

5. Wipe the inside of each tomato dry with a cloth.

6. Place the tomatoes in glass jars and add vinegar to cover.

7. Add whole pepper and mustard seed, then seal jars with corks or close-fitting tin covers.