Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup salt

1 bottle cider vinegar (32 ounces)

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

3 sprigs tarragon

3 cloves garlic

12 green tomatoes (about 3 pounds), washed and quartered

Preparation

Bring all ingredients except tomatoes to a boil in a stockpot. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool completely in the brining liquid. Serve chilled or at room temperature.