Ingredients

3 dry birdseye chile peppers

1 bay leaves

1/4 cup coriander seeds

1/4 cup cumin seeds

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

1 teaspoons pickling spice

4 tablespoons black peppercorns

9 cloves garlic

6 cups cider vinegar

1 cup water

1/4 cup honey

4 tablespoons kosher salt

3 pounds green tomatoes

Preparation

Slice tomatoes and pack into sterilized jars. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chiles, ladle brine into jars leaving 1/4 inch headroom. Process jars in a hot water bath for 15 minutes. Turn off and let jars stand in hot water 10 more minutes. Remove and allow to seal at least 6 hours. Label jars and store unopened for up to 1 year. Develops best flavor after 90 days of aging. Refrigerate after opening.