We had a weird growing season and the frost came in too early. Got a lot of unripened stuff left. Any suggestions on what to do with it?
Try putting them in paper bags by ripeness. They’ll finish ripening in the bags.
Reeve said:
Try putting them in paper bags by ripeness. They’ll finish ripening in the bags.
I second this! Works every time.
@Niall
Apples work too! They release something called ethylene that makes the fruit ripen faster.
Ben said:
@Niall
Apples work too! They release something called ethylene that makes the fruit ripen faster.
Yeah, the apple trick always works for me.
Reeve said:
Try putting them in paper bags by ripeness. They’ll finish ripening in the bags.
They’ll ripen eventually. Also, look up recipes for green tomatoes. When I worked at a fruit stand, we’d get green tomatoes by accident sometimes, and restaurants and customers loved them. You can sell or cook them too!
Pickled green tomatoes are a thing! Popular in Eastern Europe.
Check out this link for ideas on using green tomatoes in recipes: what to do with green tomatoes You can swap them for tomatillos in green chili too.
Fry them up!
Winter said:
Fry them up!
What would I do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes though?
Winter said:
Fry them up!
What would I do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes though?
Batter, bread, and freeze them. Then you can refry whenever you’re in the mood!
Winter said:
Fry them up!
What would I do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes though?
Hey, you asked for ideas, man. Do whatever you want with them!
Winter said:
Fry them up!
What would I do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes though?
Got friends or family that would eat them with you?
Winter said:
Fry them up!
What would I do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes though?
If all else fails, just eat and enjoy… or get ready for some winter weight!
Give them some time, they’ll ripen.
Fried green tomatoes are a sign! Either try them or let your hard work turn into store-bought junk. Your choice!
Joss said:
Fried green tomatoes are a sign! Either try them or let your hard work turn into store-bought junk. Your choice!
Alright, maybe I’ll give it a try.
Joss said:
Fried green tomatoes are a sign! Either try them or let your hard work turn into store-bought junk. Your choice!
Alright, maybe I’ll give it a try.
Didn’t you just say ‘wtf’ about what to do with 4 pounds of fried tomatoes?
@Ben
Haha yeah, but I meant it like a ‘what am I gonna do with all these?’ kind of way. Might as well fry some since everyone’s suggesting it.