Conservfruct Gogonele Murate Green Tomatoes in Brine, Romanian 1.6kg (3.5lb)

Conservfruct Green Tomatoes in Brine are unripe tomatoes pickled in a salted brine — the Eastern European preserved green tomato, harvested before ripening and put up in large jars to carry the garden's late-season yield through the winter months in a tangy, firm, deeply savoury form. Green tomato preserves are a staple of Bulgarian, Romanian, and broader Balkan home preservation culture: when the first frosts approach and the garden still holds tomatoes that will not ripen, experienced preservers pick them green and brine them in crock jars with garlic, dill, and hot pepper for the cold months. At the table, brined green tomatoes appear as a fermented condiment alongside grilled meats and roasted vegetables, sliced thin and served cold as a sharp, acidic counterpoint to rich winter dishes. Set in a bowl as a fermented relish alongside grilled meats, slice thin over bean stews and baked dishes as the acidic contrast, or eat directly from the jar as the sharp fermented pickle that brings a Balkan grandmother's winter pantry to mind.