Simple Marinated Vine Ripened Tomatoes Recipes

CANNED TOMATOES (VINE RIPENED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE)

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes, place in boiling water for three minutes or until skin slips off, plunge in cold water and peel.
• Put cored and peeled tomatoes in sterilized jars filling 3/4 full. To each jar add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
• Fill rest of the jar with tomato juice leaving a one inch head space, (about 1/4 cup of tomato juice per quart it depends on how full your jar, you may need more or possibly less). I use heated tomato juice.
• Remove air bubbles and clean rim.
• Seal and process for 22 minutes.
• Please see note in the introductory when it comes to processing times.
• This recipe works for cut tomatoes as well.

HERB MARINATED TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Lay the tomato slices on serving platter.
• Combine all the dressing ingredients and liquidise to form a smooth thick dressing. Spoon this over the tomato. Cover and chill. To serve, garnish with fresh basil leaves.

SIMPLE TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Toast bread (if desired).
• Put mayo on slices of bread.
• Layer with Cucumber slices.
• Sprinkle Salt and Pepper, if desired.
• Layer with tomato slices.
• Put on the top piece of bread, and cut.
• Enjoy!

SIMPLE MARINATED VINE RIPENED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put tomato slices overlapping in a low glass dish.
• Put marinade ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to blend.
• Pour marinade over tomatoes, so that all are covered.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.