Source: Chudo2307, AdobeStockMost classic winter preserves are made with vinegar. But what if you want to avoid it? In fact, there are more than enough options, and in this collection, we've gathered recipes for exactly such tomatoes for winter – using citric acid, aspirin, or no additives at all. It's essential to store such preserves in a cool place!
1. Tomatoes with Garlic without Vinegar
Source: dinne.ruA versatile recipe for all occasions.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 1 head of garlic, 40 g parsley, 8 tbsp sugar, 4 tbsp salt, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Arrange garlic and parsley in sterilized jars, then add tomatoes. Boil water with salt and sugar, pour over the preserves, and cover the jars with lids. Sterilize them for another 10 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
2. Tomatoes with Citric Acid for Winter
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruCitric acid replaces vinegar as a preservative for storage.
You will need: 1.8 kg tomatoes, 15 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt, 1 tsp citric acid, 6 clove buds, 6 allspice peppercorns, 6 black peppercorns.
Preparation: Arrange tomatoes and spices in sterilized jars. Boil water with sugar, salt, and citric acid. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, pour over the tomatoes, and seal for winter.
3. Tomatoes with Aspirin for Winter
Source: dzen.ruThanks to aspirin, the preserves keep perfectly all season and don't swell.
You will need: 5 kg tomatoes, 2 onions, 2 horseradish leaves, 4 cloves garlic, 100 g sugar, 6 tbsp salt, 4 aspirin tablets, 2 tsp citric acid, 6 allspice peppercorns, 2 bay leaves.
Preparation: Arrange tomatoes, onion pieces, and all spices and additives in sterilized jars. Pack the tomatoes tightly and pour boiling water over them for 20 minutes. Then drain the water and bring it to a boil again. Divide the sugar, salt, citric acid, and aspirin among the jars. Pour boiling water over them and seal for winter.
4. Tomatoes with Honey without Vinegar for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruSweet tomatoes, like cherry tomatoes, turn out especially delicious.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 4 onions, 6 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tsp citric acid, 2 basil leaves, 2 tsp mustard seeds, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Place tomatoes, large onion pieces, basil, and mustard seeds in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 20 minutes. Then drain the water, add salt, sugar, citric acid, and honey to it. Bring to a boil again, pour over the tomatoes, and seal for winter.
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5. Fermented Tomatoes without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruDon't open these tomatoes until at least a month later.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tsp peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 1.5 liters water.
Preparation: Place tomatoes, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a clean, dry jar. Dissolve salt in cold water, pour over the tomatoes, cover the jar with a plastic lid, and leave at room temperature for 3-4 days. Then store the tomatoes in a cold, dark place.
6. Tomatoes with Horseradish and Garlic without Vinegar for Winter
Source: povar.ruThis sauce is also known to many as 'gorloder'.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 200 g horseradish root, 1 head of garlic, 4 tsp sugar, 4 tsp salt.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder. Bring the mixture to a boil, add sugar and salt, and simmer for 5 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars and store in a cool place.
7. Adjika from Tomatoes with Bell Pepper without Vinegar for Winter
Source: AdobeStockBright, spicy, and aromatic adjika, and it's incredibly easy to make.
You will need: 1.2 kg tomatoes, 500 g bell pepper, 1 hot chili pepper, 100 g garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 100 ml vegetable oil, 50 g sugar, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes and both types of peppers through a meat grinder and simmer for 20 minutes after boiling. Add oil, salt, and sugar, simmer for another 10 minutes, then add minced garlic and herbs. Simmer the adjika for another 10-15 minutes until thick, stirring occasionally. Seal in sterilized jars.
8. Ground Tomatoes without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruSimply tomatoes without additives, which are then used in other dishes.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, salt.
Preparation: Using a blender or meat grinder, finely chop the tomatoes along with their skins. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce for 1-2 hours over low heat until desired thickness, salting to taste during the process. Seal the preserve in sterilized jars.
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9. Tomato and Pepper Dressing without Vinegar for Winter
Source: 1000.menuThis dressing is great for borscht or other tomato-based soups.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 400 g bell pepper, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass the vegetables through a meat grinder and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, and seal the dressing in sterilized jars.
10. Tomato Ketchup without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruEven cooks without special culinary skills can easily prepare it.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 50 g onion, 4 tsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, spices and aromatic herbs to taste.
Preparation: Roughly chop and stew tomatoes with onion until soft. Blend the mixture until smooth, strain through a sieve, and add sugar, salt, and spices to taste. Simmer the ketchup for about 20-30 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Tomato Jam for Winter
Source: pinterest.comAn excellent preserve that is traditionally made without vinegar.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 400 g sugar, 40 ml lemon juice, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, and add roughly chopped tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat for half an hour. Repeat this step three times. Pour in lemon juice and simmer the jam for another 20-30 minutes over low heat. Seal it in sterilized jars.
12. Tomatoes in Their Own Juice without Vinegar for Winter
Source: na-bludce.ruMuch tastier and healthier than any store-bought preserves.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 10 g salt, 1 pinch citric acid.
Preparation: Divide the tomatoes into two batches. Peel one half, pass through a meat grinder, strain through a sieve, and boil with salt and citric acid. Place the second half of the tomatoes in sterilized jars, pour the resulting tomato juice over them, and cover with lids. Sterilize the preserves for another 15 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
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13. Stuffed Tomatoes without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruGreen, unripe tomatoes are best for this recipe.
You will need: 3 kg tomatoes, 1.5 kg carrots, 5 cloves garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 3 bay leaves, 1 tbsp peppercorns, salt, water.
Preparation: Grate and mix carrots with minced garlic and herbs, add salt to taste. Make cross-shaped incisions on the tomatoes and fill them with the stuffing. Tightly pack the stuffed tomatoes into sterilized jars, adding bay leaves and peppercorns.
Dissolve salt in cold water in a ratio of 2 tbsp per 1 liter. Pour over the tomatoes, cover with a plastic lid, and leave for 7-10 days. Then seal the preserve for winter and store.
14. Salad with Tomatoes and Zucchini without Vinegar for Winter
Source: bee-master.ruIn winter, this salad will remind you of warm and sunny summer!
You will need: 1.5 kg tomatoes, 750 g zucchini, 750 g bell pepper, 1 chili pepper, 40 g garlic, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, garlic, and chili through a meat grinder. Bring to a boil and add oil, salt, and sugar. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring. Add sliced zucchini and pepper, bring the mixture to a boil again, and simmer for another 20 minutes. A few minutes before the end of cooking, add citric acid. Seal the salad in sterilized jars.
15. Lecho with Tomatoes without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruA vibrant appetizer that anyone can easily prepare.
You will need: 800 g tomatoes, 200 g carrots, 200 g bell pepper, 2 onions, 80 ml vegetable oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop all vegetables. Sauté onion and carrots in oil, add bell pepper and tomatoes, salt and season to taste. Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, arrange in prepared jars, and sterilize for another 10 minutes. Seal for winter.
16. Salad of Tomatoes with Eggplant without Vinegar for Winter
Source: gurmadze.ruA very inexpensive yet delicious and hearty preserve.
You will need: 3 kg tomatoes, 1.5 kg eggplants, 1.5 kg bell pepper, 2 chili peppers, 1 head of garlic, 200 ml vegetable oil, 200 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pass tomatoes, chili, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add sugar, salt, and oil, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat. Add roughly chopped vegetables, stir, and bring to a boil again. Simmer the mixture for another 15 minutes, add citric acid, stir, and seal in sterilized jars.
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17. Vegetable Salad with Tomatoes without Vinegar for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruIf desired, you can add any other vegetables.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 2 kg bell pepper, 400 g onion, 400 g carrots, 200 g garlic, 200 ml vegetable oil, 4 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Chop all vegetables into not-too-large pieces, press garlic through a press, and add oil, sugar, and salt. Simmer everything together for 20 minutes and arrange the salad in prepared jars. Sterilize them for another 10 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
18. Tomatoes in Jelly without Vinegar for Winter
Source: livejournal.comAn unusual recipe that is hard to resist.
You will need: 1 kg tomatoes, 2 bell peppers, 2 onions, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp gelatin, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and arrange them in sterilized jars with garlic, spices to taste, and gelatin. Boil about 1.2-1.5 liters of water with salt and sugar, simmer for a few minutes, and pour this brine over the tomatoes. Seal the jars for winter.
19. Tomato Juice without Vinegar for Winter
Source: na-bludce.ruOne of the simplest and most delicious tomato preserves.
You will need: 6 kg tomatoes, 2 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp clove buds.
Preparation: Blend tomatoes until smooth and strain through a sieve if desired. Bring the mixture to a boil, add sugar, salt, cloves, or other spices. Simmer the tomato juice for 15-20 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
20. Lobio with Tomatoes and Red Beans without Vinegar for Winter
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruAn original hearty preserve that can easily replace lunch or dinner.
You will need: 2 kg tomatoes, 600 g red beans, 400 g bell pepper, 300 g carrots, 300 g onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 1 tsp coriander, spices.
Preparation: Soak beans overnight in advance and boil until tender. Finely chop bell pepper and onion, grate carrots. Sauté vegetables until soft over medium heat. Pass tomatoes through a meat grinder, bring the puree to a boil, add all ingredients, and simmer the lobio for 20 minutes after it re-boils. Seal in sterilized jars.