JohnWayne,
Take a look and see if this is similar to what you're looking for. I got it by dogpiling brined ripe tomato recipe.
http://www.ifood.tv/recipe/pickled-tomatoes-in-brine
**MODERATOR NOTE - recipe does not include instructions for water bath canning. Covering veggies with hot brine is not sufficient to kill botulism spores if present. Use at your own risk**