Ukrainian Pickled Tomatoes (Canned)

Ukrainian pickled tomatoes are canned whole and preserved for that perfect side. It's made with a delicious brine that you can drink!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 lbs tomatoes
• 7 springs fresh dill
• 28 peppercorns
• 7 cloves garlic (cut in half)
• 7 1 quart jars
• 7 black currant leaves
• 3 liters water
• 2 cups vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 9 tbsp KOSHER salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large pot bring 3 liters of water to a boil.
2. 2Prep the jars by washing with warm water; wipe clean. Then place 1 spring of fresh dill, 4 peppercorns, 1 clove of garlic, 1 bay leaf, 1 black currant leaf, and as many tomatoes as you can fit in each jar.
3. 3Once the water has boiled pour to the top of each assembled jar and quickly cover and secure tightly. Place the jar upside down on a big warm blanket; cover and allow to sit for 20 minutes. (Use heatproof gloves.)
4. 4After 20 minutes pour out the water that was inside the jars back into the pot. Season the water with 2 cups of vinegar, 1 1/2 cup of sugar, and 9 tbsp of KOSHER salt and bring to a boil. (Not regular salt or sea salt it must be kosher.)
5. 5Pour the seasoned water (syrup) back into the jars and quickly seal jars with lids, securing tightly. Turn upside down again onto a blanket and allow to sit wrapped in the blanket overnight.
6. 6Store canned tomatoes upwards in a cool place and open at least 30 days after jarring for the marinade to set into the tomatoes properly.