10 recipes for preparing pickled and spicy-sweet tomatoes for the winter

Spicy-sweet tomatoes in the form of winter rolls are used as a side dish at holidays and in everyday life. Preparing them will help save time when preparing for receiving guests or diversify regular dishes. Such seaming can be stored for several years at the correct temperature and humidity. Also, the quality of the lid and the correct sealing sequence can affect the shelf life.

Taste characteristics of preparations

Due to the addition of pepper to the preservation, these preparations have a pungent taste of tomatoes and brine. If you add spicy seasonings to the rolls, this can diversify the taste of the preserve.

Serving rules

Marinated tomatoes should be served as an appetizer with a side dish:

• potatoes;
• rice;
• stewed vegetables;
• buckwheat porridge;
• kulesh.

The brine is also suitable as a drink with alcohol before or after the holiday.

What ingredients will you need for cooking?

These recipes are based on 600 grams of tomatoes and 1 hot pepper per 1 liter jar. Also used in this container are 2 cloves of garlic and 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar. Various cooking variations are used:

• vinegar;
• lemon acid;
• dill;
• mustard;
• leaves and branches of cherries or sweet cherries;
• onion;
• carrot;
• watermelon;
• cinnamon.

Preparing vegetables

When preparing spicy-sweet tomatoes, you need to wash and dry them along with fresh pepper. It is recommended to pierce the stems of vegetables with a fork or toothpick to prevent them from bursting. You should go through all the ingredients and remove any rotten or damaged ones.

Recipes for spicy-sweet tomatoes

When rolling tomatoes, sterilization is recommended. Instead, you can use the scalding method.

This requires:

1. Place all ingredients in a jar.
2. Pour boiling water over them.
3. Leave to stand for 10-15 minutes.
4. Pour all the liquid back into the pan.
5. Bring water to a boil and add the desired seasonings.
6. Add vinegar to the vegetables (if the recipe calls for it).
7. Pour the seams with this composition.
8. Roll them up with lids, turn them over and cover with a cloth.

Classic version

The classic recipe for spicy-sweet tomatoes is prepared with the addition of vinegar. To prepare for a 2-liter container you will need:

• 1 liter of water;
• 10 grams of salt;
• 6 tablespoons sugar;

If desired, you can add dill, garlic, horseradish or currant leaves.

After placing in containers, it is recommended to use the scalding method.

Sweet-spicy tomatoes with citric acid

To prepare seaming with citric acid in a 1 liter container you will need:

• 2 bay leaves;
• 2-3 leaves of cherries and/or currants;
• 1 branch of dill;
• 5 peas of allspice;
• 3 grams of citric acid;
• 0.5 liters of water;
• 10 grams of salt;
• 40 grams of sugar.

You should put peeled garlic, cut into 2 parts, all the leaves (cherry, currant, bay) and pepper (allspice and hot) into the container. After this, you need to lay the tomatoes and use the scalding method. After the second filling, instead of vinegar, you need to add citric acid and roll everything up with a lid.

Pickled cherry tomatoes

To prepare this roll you need to use cherry tomatoes. The recipe for a 1 liter jar includes:

• cherry tomatoes (as many will fit in the container);
• 2 bay leaves;
• 4 peppercorns;
• 1 small onion;
• 0.5 liters of water;
• 1 tablespoon salt;
• 30 grams of sugar.

Place peeled and halved garlic, onion and hot pepper cut into rings at the bottom of the jar. You also need to put all the spices there except sugar, vinegar and salt. Pack the cherry tomatoes tightly on top of the seasonings and vegetables and use the scalding method.

Recipe "Surprise"

The recipe Surprise got its name because the main ingredient is stuffed with garlic before rolling.To prepare this recipe for a 3-liter jar you need:

• cloves of garlic - according to the number of tomatoes;
• 1 dessert spoon of mustard seeds;
• 8 peppercorns;
• 8 bay leaves;
• 2 liters of water;
• 80 grams of sugar;
• 2 tablespoons salt;

Before laying vegetables, you need to cut out the stalk and make a cross-shaped cut in its place. Next, you should put the peeled garlic cloves inside the hole and put it all in jars. After this, it is recommended to use the scalding method.

With onions and carrots

To prepare a recipe with onions and carrots for a 2-liter jar you will need:

• 1-2 small carrots;
• 1-2 onions;
• 1 sweet pepper;
• 20 grams of sugar;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 2-3 peppercorns (black and/or allspice).

It is recommended to cut the onion into rings and grate the carrots on a coarse grater. It is recommended to pour boiling water over these vegetables and leave to steep for 15 minutes. Place all the vegetables in a container and use the scalding method. For it, you can use the liquid that remains after onions and carrots.

Cooking sweet tomatoes in our own juice

To prepare a 2-liter jar of tomatoes in your own juice you will need:

• small tomatoes (if cherry tomatoes are used, then until the jar is full);
• 0.8-1 kilograms of large tomatoes;
• 2 bay leaves;
• cloves and coriander to taste;
• 1 tablespoon salt;
• 30 grams of sugar;

Large tomatoes need to be ground through a meat grinder. Small tomatoes and peppers need to be placed in a container and the scalding method must be used. During the second boil, tomato juice is used instead of water.

In slices

Canning tomatoes in slices is different in that the vegetables are completely soaked in juice and brine.

This cooking method is also suitable for rolling large tomatoes.

Tomatoes with sweet watermelon

The recipe for tomatoes with watermelon includes:

• watermelon;
• water;
• salt;
• sugar;
• vinegar;
• horseradish.

To prepare this roll you need:

1. Peel the watermelon and remove seeds.
2. Cut it into pieces that will fit into the neck of the jar.
3. Place all vegetables in a glass container.
4. Use the scalding method.

Spicy-sweet with cinnamon

Cinnamon tomatoes have a spicy and rich spice flavor. To prepare 1 liter jar you need:

• 2-3 grams of cinnamon;
• 4-6 carnation flowers;
• 1 tablespoon salt;
• 30 grams of sugar;

You need to put the vegetables in a jar and use the scalding method. Before the second pouring, you need to add cinnamon and cloves to the seam.

Marinated with cherries

To prepare tomatoes with cherries, it is recommended to use small or cherry tomatoes. The composition of the seaming for 1 liter container includes:

• 200-300 grams of cherries;
• coriander on the tip of a knife;
• 3-4 peppercorns;
• 1 bay leaf;
• 10 grams of salt;
• 3 tablespoons of sugar.

You need to remove all the stems from the cherries. Next, you need to put all the vegetables and berries in a glass container. After this, the scalding method should be used.

Rules and shelf life of winter preparations

When properly stored, such preservation can remain rolled up for up to 8-10 years. You need to place the lids in a cool, dry place to prevent the lids from rotting. You can also cover them with bags and tie them with an elastic band.