pickled green tomato sandwich

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I’ve been on a freakin mission this year to save everything from the garden. As the harvest came in, I found myself with more cucumbers than I knew what to do with! So, I got busy pickling. When it was time to take down the garden, right before the first Utah frost, I ended up with dozens of  green tomatoes. I thank my lucky social media algorithm stars for landing me on a video about pickling green tomatoes because I’d never thought to do that! They’ve turned out to be the best snacks—and now, they’re the star of this TO DIE FOR pickled green tomato sandwich!

Here’s the thing with this sandwich: you can customize it however you like. Want to add raw onions for a bit of crunch? Go for it. Feel like adding a handful of basil or arugula? Sounds perfect. But there are two absolute must-haves in this sandwich: the pickled green tomatoes (obviously) and the goat cheese spread. The goat cheese spread is a game-changer. I like to mix in pimento olives and jalapeños for a little briny flavor with a touch of heat. But this spread is incredibly versatile—you could swap in roasted red peppers, a bit of diced shallot, or even add fresh herbs like dill or chives.

So, get ready for a new favorite—you might just find yourself reaching for pickled green tomatoes on everything after this. Enjoy!

*But first… here’s how to pickle your own green tomatoes*

Cut your green tomatoes into slices or wedges. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider), 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Heat until the salt and sugar dissolve. Place tomatoes in a clean jar, add any desired spices (like garlic, dill, peppercorns, or chili flakes), and pour the hot brine over them. Let the tomatoes cool, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.

These pickled green tomatoes will keep in the fridge for up to a month—perfect for making this delicious sandwich again and again!

(before and after pickling)!

NOW… on to the PICKLED GREEN TOMATO SANDO aka one of the best sandwiches I’ve EVER MADE. Like… look at that…