Enjoy a simple Spicy Pickled Tomatoes recipe. A handful of ingredients is really all you need. Do not be afraid to try this simple homemade pickling recipe. I am sure you can’t go wrong with it. And how it is trendy to say – it is vegan and gluten-free!
Homemade Pickled Tomatoes:
This marinated tomato recipe is to enjoy 2-3 days after marinating. It is a recipe that will last only a short time. Despite that, these pickled tomatoes are worth your time and effort.
Prepare the container that you will use to marinate the tomatoes. Sterilize and pat dry it with a clean towel. For these kinds of pickling recipes, I usually use an airtight glass container (mine is about 4 lb). You can easily use a pot with a lid if you do not have one. A jar is unsuitable for these pickled tomatoes, as peeled tomatoes become fragile after marinating. You risk mashing them trying to grab some.
Wash and clean vegetables. You will need onion, garlic cloves, bell pepper, chilli pepper, dill, and parsley. Slice them.
Arrange everything in a container. Start with a layer of parsley and dill, then top with slices of onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chilli pepper. Set aside and take care of tomatoes.
How to peel tomatoes?
To get a smoother and silky texture, as well as to fasten the marinating process, I permanently removed the skin on the tomatoes. For pickling, it is better to choose medium to small-size tomatoes. For this recipe will work great Roma or cherry tomatoes.
An easy way to do this quickly is to scald the tomatoes in boiling water. Wash tomatoes in running water, gently rubbing them to remove dirt and residues. Grab a sharp knife and lightly cut a criss-cross slit at the bottom of each tomato. Meanwhile, bring to boil a large pot of water. Once bubbling, drop tomatoes gently into a pot. Switch off the heat and let them sit for 3-4 minutes. When the time has elapsed, remove the tomatoes and let them cool. It will take you just a few minutes. Now, handle tomatoes gently, and using a small knife, remove the skin of each tomato. It should peel easily, otherwise, you should send them again in bubbling water.
Carefully arrange peeled tomatoes in a prepared container with vegetables.
How to make a marinade for Pickled Tomatoes?
Bring to a boil a pot with 4 cups of water. Once it is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and stir in 4 tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of salt, and ⅓ cup of vinegar. Once the sugar and salt have melted, switch off the heat and pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Make sure the marinade covers all tomatoes. Cover them with a lid and leave them cool completely. Then transfer tomatoes to the fridge for at least two days or until being ready to serve.
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Store for up to 6 weeks in the fridge.
What to serve with Pickled Tomatoes?
Pickled or marinated tomatoes pair nicely with any meat, stews, potatoes, or beans. Here are some recipe ideas:
- Skillet Potatoes
- IP herb Butter Turkey Breast
- Turkey Roll With Mushroom Filling
- IP Pork Belly Lentil Stew
- Honey Mustard Pork Chops With Potatoes
- Juicy Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Buttered Dill Potatoes
Homemade Spicy Pickled Tomatoes
Equipment
- 1 airtight glass container
Ingredients
- 4 pounds tomatoes
- 1 onion small
- 1 bell pepper small
- 1 chilli pepper
- handful parsley
- handful dill
Marinade:
- 4 cup water
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp salt
- ⅓ cup vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the container that you will use to marinate the tomatoes. Sterilize and pat dry it with a clean towel. For these kinds of pickling recipes, I usually use an airtight glass container (mine is about 4 lb).
- Wash and clean vegetables. You will need onion, garlic cloves, bell pepper, chilli pepper, dill, and parsley. Slice them.
- Arrange everything in a container. Start with a layer of parsley and dill, then top with slices of onion, garlic, bell pepper, and chili pepper. Set aside and take care of tomatoes.
- Wash tomatoes in running water, gently rubbing them to remove dirt and residues. Grab a sharp knife and lightly cut a criss-cross slit at the bottom of each tomato. Meanwhile, bring to boil a large pot of water. Once bubbling, drop tomatoes gently into a pot. Switch off the heat and let them sit for 3-4 minutes. When the time has elapsed, remove the tomatoes and let them cool. It will take you just a few minutes. Now, handle tomatoes gently, and using a small knife, remove the skin of each tomato. It should peel easily, otherwise, you should send them again in bubbling water.
- Bring to a boil a pot with 4 cups of water. Once it is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high and stir in 4 tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of salt, and ⅓ cup of vinegar. Once the sugar and salt have melted, switch off the heat and pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Make sure the marinade covers all tomatoes. Cover them with a lid and leave them cool completely. Then transfer tomatoes to the fridge for at least two days or until being ready to serve.
