Refrigerator Pickled Green Tomatoes with Carrot

Name: Refrigerator Pickled Green Tomatoes with Carrot
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1485 min
Yield: About three 1-litre jars
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 2 kg firm green tomatoes; 2–3 carrots, sliced; 5–6 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 L water; 2 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 100 ml 9% vinegar; 3–4 bay leaves; 5–6 whole cloves; 10–12 whole black peppercorns

Green tomatoes packed with garlic and carrot in a sweet-sour spiced vinegar brine.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 24 hr 45 minMakes About three 1-litre jars

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The source calls these fermented tomatoes but supplies 9% vinegar and a hot marinade, which makes them quick pickles instead. The original batch has two kilograms of firm green tomatoes, carrots, garlic, bay, cloves and peppercorns. Cut a shallow cross in the base of each tomato so the flavor penetrates, then pack them with carrot and garlic in clean jars. Dissolve salt and sugar in a litre of water with the spices and measured vinegar. Cover the vegetables completely and move the jars to the refrigerator as soon as they cool briefly. Taste after a day or two; these are not a tested shelf-stable winter preserve.

Refrigerator Pickled Green Tomatoes with Carrot

How to tell when it is ready

Tomatoes taste pleasantly tangy and stay submerged.

Tips

Choose firm undamaged tomatoes.
Cut only a shallow slit in each fruit.
Keep solids covered by brine.
Chill after a brief cooling period.

Serving suggestions

Offer with roast potatoes.
Slice for a sandwich.
Serve with grilled meat.
Add to a pickle platter.

Make ahead

Prepare ingredients ahead and keep perishable items cold until cooking or serving.

Storage

Refrigerate continuously and use within 1 week.

Food safety

Do not use the source’s short jar boil to claim pantry stability; refrigerate these mixed-vegetable pickles.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a salt ferment?

No. The source contains vinegar, making this a quick refrigerator pickle.

How should I store refrigerator pickled green tomatoes with carrot?

Refrigerate continuously and use within 1 week.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Refrigerator Pickled Green Tomatoes with Carrot