Russian Tomatoes and Gherkins

• 14 tomatoes (tomatoes on the vine or plum tomatoes)
• 10 small cucumbers
• 1 long pepper or 3 pepperoncini peppers
• 4 garlic cloves, whole peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 bunch dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon celery leaves
• 4 cups water
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

1. Wash tomatoes and gherkins and place in a large, heavy glass jar.
2. Add long pepper, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill, and celery leaves.
3. In a saucepan, heat water, salt, sugar, and vinegar to a boil.
4. Pour hot brine over tomatoes and gherkins (should cover or add more water if needed) and close jar loosely.
5. Place jar in a warm place for 3 or 4 days, then refrigerate and enjoy.

tomatoes, cucumbers, long pepper, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill weed, celery, water, kosher salt, sugar, white vinegar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/russian-tomatoes-and-gherkins-408712 (may not work)