Source: Africa Studio, AdobeStockThere are many different ways to prepare tomatoes for winter: pickled, canned, with other vegetables, as sauces or salads – to your taste. And we've already gathered the 20 best recipes in this collection!
1. Whole Pickled Tomatoes
Source: expressa.topA very simple and convenient recipe without sterilization.
You will need: 5 kg tomatoes, 3 heads of garlic, 1 bay leaf per jar, 1 tbsp allspice peas, herbs to taste, 2 liters water, 2 tbsp salt, 8 tbsp sugar, 100 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Arrange small tomatoes, garlic cloves, allspice, herbs, and bay leaf in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and let sit for 15 minutes.
Drain the water, boil it again, and repeat the previous step. Boil the water again, add salt, sugar, and vinegar, cook for 3 minutes, and pour the marinade over the tomatoes. Seal the jars and leave them in a warm place upside down.
2. Stuffed Tomatoes for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruHere it's important to choose tomatoes of roughly the same shape and size.
You will need: 10 bell peppers, 60 tomatoes, 1 cup garlic, 1 bunch each of celery, dill, and parsley, 2 liters water, 200 ml vinegar, 200 g sugar, 100 g salt.
Preparation: Pass bell peppers, garlic, and all herbs through a meat grinder. Carefully make partial cuts in the tomatoes, fill them with this mixture, and arrange them in jars. Boil water with sugar and salt, add vinegar, pour over the tomatoes, and sterilize the jars for 15 minutes, then seal.
3. Cherry Tomatoes for Winter
Source: spmguild.ruCanned cherry tomatoes turn out very sweet and beautiful.
You will need: 800 g cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 100 g sugar, 40 ml vinegar, 6 garlic cloves, 6 allspice peas, 3 bay leaves, 750 ml water.
Preparation: Arrange garlic, allspice peas, bay leaves, and cherry tomatoes in sterilized jars. Boil water with salt and sugar, pour in vinegar, cook for 1 minute, and pour over the tomatoes. Sterilize the jars in a pot of water for 10 minutes and seal.
4. Tomatoes with Cucumbers in Jars
Source: pulse.mail.ruA versatile option so you don't have to prepare vegetables separately.
You will need: 400 g cucumbers, 300 g tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 dill sprig, 6 garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, allspice peas, 1 liter water, 2 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 6 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Arrange vegetables and spices in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over them, leave for 15 minutes covered, drain the water, boil it again, and repeat this step once more. Drain the water again, bring to a boil, add sugar, salt, and vinegar, pour over the vegetables one last time, and seal.
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5. Tomato and Onion Salad
Source: novyefoto.ruThe simplest, yet very delicious tomato appetizer for winter.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg onions, 8 bay leaves, allspice peas, cloves, 4 tsp vegetable oil, 8 tsp vinegar, 4 tsp each of salt and sugar.
Preparation: Arrange all spices in 4 jars, and on top – sliced tomatoes and onion feathers. Lightly pack, add a spoon of salt, sugar, and vegetable oil, and pour boiling water over everything. Sterilize the jars in a pot for 15 minutes, pour in 2 spoons of vinegar, and seal.
6. Tomato Paste for Winter
Source: mir-sousov.ruYou won't have to constantly buy tomato paste in winter if you make it yourself during peak season.
You will need: 4 kg tomatoes, 4 tbsp salt, 1/2 cup olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes and cook until soft for 20 minutes, stirring. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add salt and olive oil, and simmer for another 2 hours until the desired tomato consistency. Seal the paste in sterilized jars.
7. Tomato Juice for Winter
Source: polezniesvojstva.ruHomemade tomato juice is not only tastier but also clearly healthier than store-bought.
You will need: 5 kg tomatoes, 10 allspice peas, 3 bay leaves, 2 cloves, 1 tbsp sugar, salt and other spices to taste.
Preparation: Pass the tomatoes through a meat grinder, cook for 15 minutes, and let cool slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, add all spices, cook for another 5-10 minutes, and seal the tomato juice in sterilized jars.
8. Adjika with Tomatoes for Winter
Source: malinika.ruAnd to make adjika even more piquant, don't skimp on your favorite spices.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 3 bell peppers, 1 chili pepper, 3 onions, 2 carrots, 1 head of garlic, 30 g sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and pass them through a meat grinder with chili and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for half an hour, stirring. Add sugar, salt, oil, and vinegar, cook for another 5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
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9. Krasnodar Tomato Sauce
Source: vesti-kareliya.mirtesen.ruThe beloved sweet and sour sauce is much easier to make than it seems!
You will need: 800 g tomatoes, 300 g apples, 4 tbsp water, 3 cloves, 0.5 tsp each of ground black pepper, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp vinegar, 3 garlic cloves, 10 allspice peas.
Preparation: Blend tomatoes and apples, strain through a sieve, and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes over low heat, stirring. Add all spices, and cook for another 10 minutes. Add vinegar and crushed garlic, cook for another 5 minutes, and seal the sauce in sterilized jars.
10. Tomatoes with Apples for Winter
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruThe combination of apples and tomatoes can already be called classic.
You will need: 600 g tomatoes, 2 apples, 2 garlic cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 dill sprig, 4 allspice peas, 20 g salt, 40 g sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Place tomatoes, apple slices, dill, and other ingredients in a jar. Pour boiling water over them, cover with a lid, and leave for 20 minutes. Drain the water, bring to a boil, add salt, sugar, and vinegar, and cook for another minute. Pour over the tomatoes again and seal the preparation.
11. Tomatoes with Cauliflower
Source: pro-orehi.ruFor such a beautiful and unusual preparation, choose the smallest tomatoes.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 1 kg cauliflower, 1 head of garlic, 2 bell peppers, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp vinegar, spices to taste.
Preparation: Arrange all spices, garlic, sliced bell pepper, tomatoes, and cauliflower florets in jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with a lid, and leave for 20 minutes. Drain the water, boil it again, add sugar, salt, and vinegar, stir, and pour over the preparations again. Seal the jars.
12. Pickled Green Tomato Slices
Source: medaboutme.ruGreen tomatoes can be pickled in various ways. For example, in slices.
You will need: 1 kg green tomatoes, 45 g salt, 90 g sugar, 100 ml vinegar, 10 garlic cloves, 1 chili pepper, 40 g herbs, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Slice the green tomatoes, chop the herbs, garlic, and chili, and mix. Place the vegetables in sterilized jars. Boil water with sugar and salt, add vinegar, pour over the tomatoes, and seal with lids.
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13. Korean-Style Tomatoes for Winter
Source: vasha-teplitsa.ruNot only carrots can be prepared in the best traditions of Korean appetizers.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 150 g bell pepper, 25 g garlic, 20 g ginger, 20 g chili, 40 g sugar, 20 g salt, 50 ml vinegar, 100 ml vegetable oil, 30 g cilantro, 30 g parsley, 20 g mustard seeds, spices to taste, 1 aspirin tablet.
Preparation: Blend bell pepper, chili, garlic, and ginger. Add all spices, sugar, salt, vegetable oil, and vinegar, and mix. Add chopped herbs and crushed aspirin. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them in sterilized jars, alternating layers with the vegetable mixture. Pour the remaining marinade over the top and seal the jars.
14. Vegetable Salad with Tomatoes for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruA ready-made appetizer that can be served immediately.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 500 g cucumbers, 300 g cabbage, 250 g onions, 300 g carrots, 300 g bell peppers, 100 g herbs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables and herbs, add salt, sugar, vinegar, and vegetable oil, mix, and leave for 2 hours. Stir periodically. Arrange the vegetables in sterilized jars, pour in the juice, and sterilize in a pot of water for another 15 minutes. Seal the salad.
15. Tomato and Eggplant Salad for Winter
Source: nestandartnoenazhitogo.ruAn amazing winter appetizer with notes of Georgian and Caucasian cuisine.
You will need: 9 eggplants, 3.5 kg tomatoes, 12 bell peppers, 4 heads of garlic, 2 chili peppers, 1 bunch each of parsley and cilantro, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp vinegar essence, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp salt, spices to taste.
Preparation: Pass half of the tomatoes through a meat grinder, and dice the rest. Dice the bell peppers and eggplants, add garlic cloves and chopped chili.
Add salt and sugar, and cook everything together for 15 minutes over low heat after boiling. Add oil, chopped herbs, spices, and vinegar essence, and cook for another 5 minutes. Seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
16. Tomatoes with Cabbage and Carrots for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruWe recommend adding a few horseradish, cherry, and currant leaves to the jar.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 150 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, 3 garlic cloves, spices.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, grate the carrot on a Korean grater, slice the tomatoes, and arrange all vegetables in jars. Add spices and garlic. Pour boiling water over them, leave for 15 minutes covered, and drain the water. Add sugar, salt, and vinegar, pour boiling water over them again, and seal the salad.
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17. Tomatoes with Cinnamon and Cloves
Source: mobillegends.netVery unusual and spicy tomatoes for winter for lovers of culinary experiments.
You will need: 2.5 kg tomatoes, 2 bay leaves, 10 allspice peas, 6 clove buds, 2 star anise, 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp salt, 1/2 cup sugar.
Preparation: Arrange tomatoes in jars, pour water over them, and drain it into a pot. Add all other ingredients to the water, except vinegar, bring to a boil, and pour the brine over the tomatoes. Leave it for 20 minutes covered, then pour in the vinegar and seal.
18. Tomato Jam
Source: pinterest.itYou can make more than just sauces and salads from tomatoes!
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, 2 cm ginger, 400 g brown sugar, 3 g pectin, 25 ml apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Peel and dice the tomatoes, grate the garlic and ginger, and place in a pan. Sprinkle with sugar and pectin and cook, without stirring, until juice is released. Stir and simmer the tomatoes until the sugar dissolves. Add vinegar and simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes. Seal the jam in jars.
19. Tomatoes with Beans for Winter
Source: malinika.ruA hearty winter salad that can even become a standalone dish.
You will need: 1 kg beans, 1 kg carrots, 1 kg bell peppers, 2 kg tomatoes, 500 g onions, 200 g garlic, 200 g sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 100 ml vinegar, 200 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Soak the beans overnight in advance and boil them until cooked. Arbitrarily chop all vegetables, and blend tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil and add vegetable oil, sugar, and salt. Add beans and other vegetables, and simmer for another 30 minutes. Pour in the vinegar 5 minutes before the end. Seal the preparation in jars.
20. Tomatoes with Basil for Winter
Source: vk.comWho said tomatoes can only be canned with dill sprigs?
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 1 bunch basil, 4 garlic cloves, allspice peas, 1 liter water, 100 g sugar, 50 g salt, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Arrange tomatoes, basil leaves, garlic, and allspice in jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 10 minutes. Drain the water. Boil fresh water with sugar, salt, and citric acid. Pour over the tomatoes and seal.