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Marinated Tomatoes Recipe

Marinated tomatoes work well with store-bought firm roma tomatoes or a variety of firm homegrown tomatoes. You can even use a variety of different colored tomatoes. Prepping the tomatoes is faster and simpler than it seems and these keep really well in the refrigerator.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 side servings (2 whole tomatoes per person)
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Russian

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs firm roma tomatoes
  • 1 liter water
  • 28 oz ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 small bunch Dill
  • 1/3 bunch parsley
  • 1/3 bunch cilantro
  • 8-10 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped (not pressed)

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large pot of water. Rinse tomatoes and place them in a large pot or bowl. Pour boiling water over tomatoes, place a plate over the top to submerge them in water and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 liter of water and set water aside to cool. Use a small
  2. paring knife to remove skins. Quarter tomatoes and place into a deep bowl.
  3. Use reserved 1 liter of warm (not hot) water and stir in: 28 oz ketchup, 2 Tbsp kosher salt, 2 Tbsp sugar, chopped dill, parsley, cilantro, and garlic.
  4. Pour over tomatoes making sure tomatoes are completely covered with liquid. Jiggle the bowl to distribute sauce but avoid stirring so tomatoes stay firm. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.