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Green tomatoes, with their bright acidity and crisp texture, make excellent pickles. And just like ripe tomatoes, they pair beautifully with chilis and garlic. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what you may not know is that you can toss them in a jar with a little salt water and ferment them too. <\/em>Fermented green tomatoes<\/em><\/strong> are simple to make, and a lot easier than making pickles with vinegar.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What are fermented green tomatoes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fermented green tomatoes are unripe tomatoes that have been fermented in a slightly salty brine. Recipes often include additional ingredients, like chilies, garlic, or spices, which add flavor to the tomatoes while they ferment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their pleasantly sour and slightly salty flavor tastes similar to traditional pickled green tomatoes. However, unlike vinegar-pickled tomatoes, fermented green tomatoes are rich in probiotics like sauerkraut<\/a>, fermented carrots<\/a>, kimchi<\/a>, and other fermented vegetables<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Fermenting Green Tomatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While making fermented vegetables and other probiotic foods can feel daunting, it's actually a fairly simple and straightforward process. As long as you can fill a jar and mix salt with water, you can make fermented vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You start first by whisking salt into warm water until it dissolves. Salt gives vegetables, like green tomatoes, flavor and it also helps keep them crisp while they ferment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you'll fill your jar with green tomatoes, chilis, garlic, and any other spices you like. After that, you fill the jar with saltwater, seal it and allow the tomatoes to ferment until they taste pleasant to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Tips for Making Fermented Green Tomatoes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n