Green-Tomato Pickles

• 3 small, green (unripe) tomatoes (12 ounces), cored
• 1 medium white onion
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

1. Using a mandoline, very thinly slice the green tomatoes and white onion.
2. Layer the slices in a heatproof 4-cup measuring cup.
3. In a small saucepan, combine the water with the vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, salt and sugar and bring to a boil.
4. Pour the hot brine over the tomatoes and onion and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, then drain and serve.

tomatoes, white onion, water, white wine vinegar, garlic, whole black peppercorns, kosher salt, sugar

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/green-tomato-pickles (may not work)