Pickled Tiny Tomatoes

These colorful little flavor bombs are ripe for the picking. Serve on their own or alongside a platter of cured meats and cheeses. Use a mixture of baby tomatoes such as 'Sweet 100,' 'Yellow Pear,' or 'Sun Gold'—all are available at farmers' markets this time of year. This dish uses 3 pints of tomatoes, but feel free to halve the recipe.

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Hands On Time:
20 mins
Chill Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 hrs 25 mins
Yield:
12 to 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pt. assorted grape tomatoes

  • 2 cups seasoned rice vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (optional)

Directions

  1. Pierce each tomato 3 times using a wooden pick or skewer, and place tomatoes in a large glass bowl. Bring vinegar, next 4 ingredients and, if desired, ginger, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat, and pour over tomatoes. Cool 1 hour. Cover and chill 24 hours before serving. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

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