Solanum lycopersicum

The first reference to green tomatoes in a recipe was in Chicago in 1877. The goal was to give gardener’s a use for something that was previously considered a waste product.

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Seasonality

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Description

Though there are heriloom varieties of tomatoes that are green when ripe, the term “green tomato” typically refers to an unripe tomato. Green tomatoes tend to be firm, pale green, and have more of a tart, astringent flavor than their ripe counterparts.

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Storage tips

Unlike ripe tomatoes, green tomatoes store best in the crisper drawer of your fridge. They will keep up to two weeks.

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Culinary tips

• The most popular preparation of green tomatoes is to bread them and fry them.
• Green tomatoes can be pickled, made into salsa, or made into chutney.
• Try making a green tomato cobbler.