Cherry tomatoes in oil: the recipe for not making mistakes

Cherry tomatoes in oil: the recipe for not making mistakes
  • Preparation time 15 Min.
  • Cooking time 8 Hours
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 2
  • Calories per Serving 434
  • Type of plate Appetizer

Tomatoes in oil are a typical preserve in Italian cuisine, ideal for preserving the intense sweet taste of ripe cherry tomatoes even during winter. Prepared with fresh cherry tomatoes, cut and seasoned with flavorings such as garlic, oregano and basil, they are then soaked in extra virgin olive oil, ensuring a rich and genuine flavor.

Perfect as an appetizer, on crispy bruschetta or to enrich salads and cold dishes, cherry tomatoes in oil are a delicious tradition to enjoy in any season.

Ingredients

  • 2kg of San Marzano tomatoes
  • q.b extra virgin olive oil
  • q.b. Salt
  • q.b. Sugar

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Instructions

1. Wash and cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise, and place them on a drip pan covered with baking paper.

2. Season them with a little salt, sugar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and then put them in a static oven at 120° for about 8 hours.

3. Once dry, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, proceed with sanitizing the jars and caps.

4. Take a pot of water by placing a clean tea towel in the bottom and place the jars inside and fill it with water, letting it boil for 30 min.

5. Drain the water and let the jars cool on a clean tea towel. At this point start placing the sun-dried tomatoes inside the jars, adding a little oil as you go.

6. Continue by making layers and finally cover them completely with oil.

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