Fire Balls Recipe ๐ ๐ฅ
Overview:
- Name: Fire Balls
- Author: Maggie Hennessey
- Book: A Taste of West Virginia: A Book of Favorite Recipes
- Description: This recipe originated from Maggie Hennessey’s collection, responding to the high demand for canning cherry tomatoes. It promises a flavorful outcome, perfect for those seeking a tasty preservation method for this summer fruit.
- Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Quick & Easy, Canning
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 414.5
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 14291.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 72.9g
- Fiber: 20.4g
- Sugar: 46.9g
- Protein: 15.3g
Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 14 | Cherry Tomatoes |
| 4 | Garlic Cloves |
| 4 | Celery Stalks |
| 4 | Hot Red Peppers |
| 4 | Heads of Dill |
| 1 | Cup Pickling Salt |
| 1/2 | Cup White Vinegar |
| 2 | Cups Water |
Instructions:
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Prepare Jars:
- Pack 3 1/2 pounds of cherry tomatoes into each of the clean, hot jars.
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Add Ingredients:
- To each quart jar, add a clove of garlic, a celery stalk, a hot red pepper, and a head of dill.
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Prepare Brine:
- In a large pot, combine water, pickling salt, and white vinegar.
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Boil:
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Fill Jars:
- Fill the prepared jars with the boiling brine, leaving 1/2 inch headspace from the top.
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Process:
- Place the filled jars into a boiling water bath and process for 10 minutes.
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Serve or Store:
- After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool.
- Once cooled, store the Fire Balls in a cool, dark place.
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Enjoy:
- Fire Balls are now ready to be enjoyed as a zesty addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a flavorful snack on their own!
Yield:
- Makes 4 quarts.
Tips:
- Use firm, ripe cherry tomatoes for best results.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the quantity of hot red peppers.
- Ensure jars are properly sterilized before packing to prevent spoilage.
- Label jars with the date of processing for easy tracking.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
Feedback:
- We would love to hear your feedback on this recipe! Let us know how your Fire Balls turned out and any variations you tried. Happy canning! ๐ ๐ฅ
