When winter hits, nothing beats the comforting taste of home-preserved vegetables. Salted tomatoes are a traditional staple that every food lover should try. This simple, old-fashioned recipe locks in the rich, ripe flavor of tomatoes so you can enjoy them long after the growing season ends. Perfect for adding depth to soups, stews, and goulash.
Salted Tomatoes for Winter Recipe
Ingredients:
- Ripe tomatoes (as many as you want to preserve)
- 2 tablespoons salt per 4 cups (1 quart) water
Instructions:
- Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly. Carefully hollow out the area around the stem and prick each tomato several times with a sterile needle or toothpick.
- Arrange the tomatoes gently in clean jars, making sure not to crush them.
- In a pot, dissolve 2 tablespoons of salt in 4 cups (1 quart) of water and bring to a boil. Let the brine cool completely.
- Pour the cooled salty brine over the tomatoes in the jars, fully covering them.
- Seal the jars tightly and store in a cool, dark place for the winter. These salted tomatoes are perfect for enriching soups, stews, and goulash.
