Armenian-Style Green Tomatoes for Winter

Name: Armenian-Style Green Tomatoes for Winter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 400 g Green tomatoes

Spicy, fragrant, and perfect as a side for meat or fish. A bold preserved treat for colder days!

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Updated : 24 July, 2025

Easy

About 30 min.

Ingredients

400 grams

Green tomatoes

1

Hot chili pepper

5

Garlic

50 grams

Parsley

200 milliliters

Water

1 tablespoon

Vinegar 5%

1 teaspoon

Salt

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Advices

Advice

Since everyone has different tastes when it comes to saltiness, sweetness, bitterness, spiciness, sourness, or heat, always season based on your own preferences! If you're using a spice for the first time, remember that some (like chili pepper) should be added carefully to avoid over-seasoning.

Preparation

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Step 1

You can use red tomatoes, but green ones work best - choose small to medium-sized ones so they fit well into jars. You can substitute parsley with cilantro or basil if preferred.

Step 2

Wash the parsley and chop it finely. Peel and mince the garlic. Rinse the chili peppers, remove the seeds if you want it less spicy, and chop finely.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the parsley, garlic, and chili pepper until combined.

Step 4

Wash the green tomatoes well and make a deep cross-shaped cut in the middle of each, without cutting them all the way through. Stuff the tomatoes with the spicy herb mix. You can use a spoon or your hands - just wear gloves to avoid burning your skin from the chili.

Step 5

Carefully place the stuffed tomatoes into a clean 500 ml (about 2 cups) jar.

Step 6

Prepare the brine: dissolve the salt and vinegar in water and bring to a boil in a small saucepan.

Step 7

Pour the hot brine into the jar over the tomatoes, filling it to the top. Cover with a lid.

Step 8

Place a cloth or paper towel at the bottom of a pot, set the jar on top, and sterilize in simmering water for at least 10 minutes.

Step 9

Seal the jar tightly with the lid and wrap it in a towel until fully cooled. Then store in a cool place. These tomatoes go great with meat or fish dishes. Enjoy!