Tomatoes for the winter in jars, like barrel tomatoes
Tomatoes prepared using this simple winter pickling recipe are best prepared in late summer. Active fermentation takes about 30 days, after which they should be stored in a cool place. Consider your weather conditions; I find that late September is quite warm, and then mid-October on the balcony reaches the ideal storage temperature.
We'll be storing the tomatoes in jars. The recipe is very simple, and the tomatoes turn out delicious, just like those from a barrel. How do you prepare them? It's very simple: place the tomatoes in clean jars with herbs and greens, add spices to suit your taste and spiciness, and pour in a simple, cold brine. Any firm tomatoes will work for this recipe. You can combine the herbs, using both dried and fresh varieties. Experiment with the amount of garlic and hot pepper to suit your taste. It's important to use coarse, iodine-free rock salt.
The recipe is given for a 1 liter jar.
You will need:
- tomatoes – 500 grams;
- dried tarragon – 1 branch;
- dill umbrella – 1 piece4
- dry currant leaves – 2 pieces;
- garlic – 1–2 cloves;
- parsley – 4 sprigs;
- salt – 1 tablespoon;
- cold boiled water – 0.5 liters.
How to prepare tomatoes for the winter in jars, like barrel tomatoes
Sterilize the jar. Add tarragon, dill, and currant leaves.
Peel the garlic and cut it in half. Place it in a jar.
Place 2 sprigs of parsley on the bottom of the jar.
Rinse the tomatoes under running water, dry them and pack them tightly into a jar.
Place the remaining parsley on top.
Place the salt in a mixing glass and add boiled water at room temperature. Stir the marinade until the salt dissolves.
Fill the prepared mixture to the top with the resulting brine.
Cover the jar with a clean nylon lid and place in a warm place.
During fermentation, the brine will initially become cloudy, then a pleasant smell of the tomatoes will appear on the sides, and after a month the tomatoes can be tasted.
Vegetables prepared according to this recipe are spicy and tangy. Chill the tomatoes before serving and serve as an appetizer. This preparation is always a lifesaver when unexpected guests arrive.