Green tomatoes are one of summer's treasures. There's nothing quite like a fried green tomato layered onto your sweet heat BLT, except for maybe a grilled cheese sandwich packed with a pickled version of these green fruits.

Pickling is a great way to preserve them, but if you plan to pickle your green tomatoes, you are going to want to use this simple Italian method which requires salt, vinegar, herbs and seasoning, some olive oil, and a little more than 48 hours to accomplish.