Too Many Green Tomatoes
My garden has been good to me, but we have all sorts of green tomatoes. I like fried green tomatoes, but not that muchWe are trying to ripen the tomatoes in brown paper bags. Some of the tomatoes are coming along, but some are taking forever to ripen. I did get to try some of my cucumbers proably about 10 of them. The brussel sprouts did not wear so well. If I plant them again, I will make sure they are in a bigger pot.
Does any one have any suggestions to how to either use green tomatoes or how to ripen tomatoes? Does anyone have a recipe for something other then fried green tomatoes for green tomatoes? I want to freeze some of them.
September 30 2008 04:12 pm | Life with Lupus and gardening
September 30th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
I have the same problem. I have green tomatoes and have no idea what to do with it.
September 30th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
My wife made a jelly with them. I don’t recall the exact recipe, but we had to boil the tomatoes, skins and all, for 20 minutes, then you added sugar and a jello mix. We then put them in jars and stored them in the freezer. It was actually very tasty. Sorry I forgot the recipe, if I do find it, I’ll come back and share it with you.
September 30th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Hi!
Place the green tomatoes in a sunny window . That’s what my Dad does and it works ,they will turn red
Just make sure they don’t over heat in the sun
October 1st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Hello again. I found a link that has several jelly recipes. Hope this helps:)
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,tomato_jelly,FF.html
October 2nd, 2008 at 5:46 am
Hi, We’ve made green tomato pickles in years past. They are a sweet pickle and taste delicious. If you are interested, I will get the recipe for you. Take care, Wanda
October 24th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
You can freeze them and then put them in a blender with cucumbers and bell peppers any time of the year. It is the best tasting vegetable shake I have come up with so far.
October 24th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I meant to say you can store them in the freezer. I never tried my blender out on a frozen green tomato, but I don’t think it would be a good idea.