Tomatoes ripen in abundance in summer; they are rich in fiber, fructose and glucose, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids, of which lycopene is retained even after heat treatment. In winter preparations, whole peeled tomatoes acquire a spicy taste and are a juicy appetizer for meat, poultry, and fish dishes. We suggest making twists for the winter using the recipe for “drunk” tomatoes. Very tasty tomatoes leave no one indifferent!
Features of preparing “drunk” tomatoes for the winter
The essence of the recipe is that 1 tablespoon of vodka is added to 1 liter of marinade. During the process of boiling and sterilization, the alcohol evaporates, and the tomatoes become firm and better absorb the aroma of spices. Preservations made in this way can be stored at room temperature.
Note! The “drunk” tomatoes dish is not included in the menu for children under 18 years of age.
Recipe Ingredients Required
In addition to vodka, salt, sugar, 9% acetic acid, herbs or celery roots, garlic, and onions are added to the marinade mixture. Spices include black peppercorns, bay leaves and clove sprigs. If desired, you can add tarragon and basil herbs.
Tomatoes should be selected medium-sized ones - Creamy ones with a hard skin and dense pulp. For a green tomato recipe, you should take almost white or slightly greenish fruits at milky-waxy ripeness. Greener tomatoes may be bitter due to the presence of solanine.
Preparation of raw materials
Vegetables, herbs, and bay leaves are thoroughly washed in running water and allowed to dry on a cloth. If the existing tomatoes do not have a hard skin, then during the process of pouring the marinade it may burst - this spoils the appearance of the twist, although it does not affect the taste. To avoid this, you need to:
- Prick the tomatoes at the point of attachment to the stalk with a toothpick;
- pour hot marinade gradually;
- put more greens on top of the tomatoes in the jar;
- Heat the jar gradually in a water bath.
Small fruits with hard skin practically do not burst.
How to prepare the container?
The best container for “drunk” tomatoes is 1 and 1.5 liter glass jars.The lids are suitable for polyethylene, metal, screw-on, and for a seaming machine, glass, with a closing mechanism. Clean the jars with baking soda powder, rinse in running water, and sterilize in a water bath for 10 minutes. Other methods for sterilizing glass containers:
- in the oven, on a baking sheet;
- in the microwave on maximum mode for 5-6 minutes.
When sterilizing, jars are filled 1/3 with water.
The process of making drunken tomatoes
The whole twisting process is simple; young housewives are quite capable of preserving it.
How much food to take for a 1.5 liter jar:
- tomatoes – 600-700 grams;
- onion - 1 piece;
- celery greens, tarragon, basil - 1 bunch each;
- clove spice – 2 buds;
- laurel leaf – 2 pieces;
- garlic cloves – 2 pieces;
- salt – 60 grams per 1 liter of water;
- sugar – 50 grams per 1 liter of water;
- acetic acid in a solution of 9% - 1 tablespoon;
- vodka – 1 tablespoon.
Place herbs and spices at the bottom of the disinfected container and stuff tightly with tomatoes. Prepare the marinade: add salt and sugar to boiling water. Add acetic acid and vodka after boiling.
Pour the hot marinade mixture into the jars of tomatoes in a small stream.
Boil water in a large saucepan, place jars there with twists up to the shoulders, cover with lids, bring to a boil, boil for 10 minutes. Roll up the jars, check the tightness by turning them over, wrap them in a blanket and cool in this position.
Option without sterilization
For this twist, the same ingredients are needed, but you should take 2 tablespoons of vodka. Place the spices in jars and add the whole onion to the tomatoes. Fill the container with fruits with hot water, which after 2-3 minutes pour into the pan where the brine will be prepared.Boil the drained water, season with salt and sugar.
Pour vodka and vinegar into the jars with the packed fruits, then fill with freshly brewed hot brine, close with screw caps, insulate and let cool. Tomatoes are ready without sterilization!
Step-by-step recipe with green tomatoes
Celery and onions are not added to green tomatoes. The remaining components are the same.
- Place bay leaves, garlic and spices on the bottom of the jars.
- Pack the tomatoes tightly in a container.
- Add vodka, salt, sugar to the water for the marinade, and after boiling, pour in 9% acetic acid.
- Pour the hot marinade over the tomatoes.
- Boil the twists in a water bath for 5 minutes.
- Roll up the jars, cover with a blanket, and let cool slowly.
The twist is ready for use in two to three weeks.
How to store workpieces?
Tomatoes marinated in vodka can be stored indoors, on mezzanines, or under a windowsill. If you have a cellar, place the jars there as there is less temperature fluctuation. In all cases, jars should be protected from direct sunlight.
Try making “drunken” tomatoes for the winter, you will really like this appetizer, and it will firmly enter your cookbook!
