Shlomo's Kosher Sour Pickles/Tomatoes by Sy

  1. KOSHER SOUR PICKLES RECIPE-.
  2. Cut 1/16 inch off the blossom end.
  3. Discard any cucumbers that are bruised or damaged.
  4. In a 3 1/2 quart glass jar add the Kirby Cucumbers standing them upright (Turning the jar on its side will help).
  5. Put all the spices into a large bowl (Alum Optional), add some water and mix.
  6. Then pour this mixture into the jar, top off with water.
  7. Adding a piece of rye bread is also optional.
  8. Place a small item (A piece of plastic, wood, etc.)
  9. on top to keep the Kirby Cucumbers down and under the water/brine.
  10. Close jar and turn upside down to mix all the ingredients --.
  11. Next open jar, put "plastic wrap" on the top (Use a rubber band to keep in place); Then using a kitchen knife punch many holes in the "plastic wrap" in order to let some of the brine gases out.
  12. Let the Kirby cucumbers stand 2-3 weeks (in a "COOL" location) depending on how fast they cure in the brine; From time-to-time you can remove any scum on the top, add a little salted water to top off -- and shake the mixture.
  13. Then place in the refrigerator!
  14. Note: For half sour pickles, let it pickle for about 1 week -- and then place in the refrigerator!
  15. KOSHER SOUR TOMATOES RECIPE-.
  16. Use the same recipe as outlined above for "Kosher Sour Pickles".
  17. However, use about 10-12 green tomatoes (about 3 lbs) in place of the kirby cucumbers.
  18. Also, sour tomatoes need a little more salt then kirby pickles -- so add to taste.
  19. Take off the tomato stems.
  20. As an option cut away the brown area and leave a small hole which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes (you can also cut the tomatoes in half).
  21. Let stand 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the tomatoes cure in the brine.
  22. Then place in the refrigerator!
  23. NOTE: If you can find green "Plum Tomatoes" you might want to try them as well!

kirby cucumbers, kosher salt, vinegar, pickling spices, garlic, dill seeds, chili pepper, alum

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shlomos-kosher-sour-pickles-tomatoes-by-sy-73027 (may not work)

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