In winter, there is a shortage of fresh vegetables, which are a valuable source of vitamins. Therefore, it is very important to take care in advance of tasty and healthy preparations that are appropriate for both everyday and festive tables. We offer the most successful recipes for pickling tomatoes and onions for the winter. They are easy to implement and have excellent taste.
Secrets of salting tomatoes and onions for the winter
Salted tomatoes with onions are an indispensable preparation for the cold period.There are several secrets that will help make the product as tasty, high-quality and healthy as possible.
Before cooking, it is important to select absolutely healthy fruits that are identical in size, color and degree of ripeness. It is best to use small and medium-sized tomatoes that can be canned whole - they have better taste, have an attractive and appetizing appearance, and are also well preserved.
In order for the tomato brine to turn out transparent and beautiful, you need to put several whole cloves of garlic in it. It is not advisable to cut the garlic into pieces, as this will lead to cloudiness of the brine and possible explosion of the preserved jars.
Preparing containers and products
To pickle tomatoes and onions for the winter, use glass containers of suitable size. The jars must first be washed with water and soda, and then sterilized in the oven or over a large pan with steam.
For preservation, it is necessary to select ripe medium-sized vegetables that have a dense texture, without the slightest damage, spots or other unfavorable signs.
The tomatoes must first be washed, blanched over steam for a few minutes and cooled naturally. This treatment will completely rid them of bacteria. To prevent the fruits from bursting during the preservation process, each of them must be carefully pierced with a toothpick.
The best recipes
There are several simple recipes for pickling tomatoes, differing both in preparation technology and in the set of auxiliary ingredients. After reading them in detail, you can choose the appropriate option for each case.
Classic recipe
Salted tomatoes according to the classic recipe are an addition to any main dish.
The list of required ingredients includes:
- one and a half kilograms of ripe dense tomatoes;
- onion;
- allspice and black peppercorns;
- a couple of bay leaves;
- several fragrant cloves;
- dill inflorescence.
In addition, you should prepare one and a half liters of water, as well as 45 ml of vinegar, salt and sugar to taste for the marinade.
Cooking process:
- Alternately place whole tomatoes and onion rings.
- Add table vinegar.
- Pour boiling water over it for 15 minutes.
- Pour the liquid into a saucepan, add sugar, salt, bay leaf and other spices. Boil for ten minutes.
- Pour the marinade into jars, then seal them with metal lids.
Option without sterilization
To spend a minimum of time preparing tomatoes for the winter, you can use the recipe without sterilization. This preservation is best prepared in liter containers.
To do this you will need:
- 800 g selected ripe tomatoes;
- bulb;
- 1 sprig each of parsley and dill;
- laurel leaf;
- 5-7 peas of allspice;
- 4 tbsp. l. 9 percent table vinegar;
- 1 tbsp. l. Sahara;
- 1 tsp. salt.
Sequentially place dill, bay leaf, peppercorns, and onion in the form of half rings into the container. Fill the container to the top with tomatoes, pour boiling water, let stand for 20 minutes. Re-boil the liquid poured back into the pan. Refill the contents of the jar and drain it back. Add sugar and salt to the liquid and bring to a boil on the burner at maximum power. After adding table vinegar, minimize the flame level. Pour the marinade and roll up the containers.
With garlic
Garlic will give the brine transparency and the tomatoes a piquant, pungent taste.
For this recipe you need to prepare:
- 700 g main fruits;
- 1 liter of water;
- 1 onion;
- 2 garlic heads and the same number of bay leaves;
- a teaspoon of salt;
- 9% table vinegar - to taste.
To pickle tomatoes using this method, you need:
- Place onion rings on the bottom of sterilized containers, and bay leaves on top of them.
- Place tomatoes and onion rings in layers.
- Fill the free space with peeled, whole garlic cloves.
- Pour boiling water over and wait about half an hour.
- Pour the water back into the pan, add sugar and salt and keep over medium heat until it boils.
- Add vinegar and prepared marinade, and then tightly seal with an airtight lid.
With greens
Fresh aromatic herbs will highlight the taste of tomatoes. Required:
- 2 kg tomatoes (medium size, firm and firm texture);
- celery, parsley, dill and basil or other fresh herbs to taste;
- 1 onion;
- 3 garlic cloves.
The marinade is prepared based on the following ingredients:
- 9 percent table vinegar (3-4 tbsp.);
- 1 liter of water;
- salt and granulated sugar (2 tbsp each);
- 2 bay leaves.
Tomatoes and herbs need to be washed and dried. Peel the onion and garlic and chop as desired. Alternately place tomatoes and herbs in the container in layers.
To prepare the marinade, boil water and add salt, sugar, bay leaf, pepper and vinegar.
Fill the containers with marinade and sterilize for 12 minutes. The boiling water in the pan should reach the neck of the jars. Lids for containers also need to be kept in boiling water for several minutes.
After rolling, the container should be turned upside down and covered with a blanket or large towel.
With bell pepper
The taste of juicy and sweet bell peppers goes well with tomatoes, which is why this pickling option is very popular. It requires:
- 1.5-2 kg of tomatoes;
- 3 pcs. bell pepper;
- 1 PC. onions;
- fresh herbs - to taste;
- 3 tbsp. l. salt and vinegar;
- 3-4 tbsp. l. granulated sugar;
- 5-7 peas of allspice.
Place onion rings and bell pepper, cut into several pieces, into a prepared sterilized container. Then place the tomatoes tightly together to the top of the jar. Pour boiling water over the vegetables and cover with a sterilized lid. Leave for 20 minutes, then drain the water into a saucepan and add table vinegar, salt and sugar to it to make a brine. Boil the liquid for several minutes until all components are dissolved, and then pour it into the jars. Roll up the containers, place them upside down on a flat surface and wrap them for a day.
With horseradish and spices
This recipe allows you to prepare a spicy, spicy twist.
The ingredients used are:
- 600 g tomatoes;
- 500 ml water;
- 1 whole horseradish root and leaf;
- 2 currant and cherry leaves;
- medium-sized onion;
- Bay leaf;
- 2 tbsp. l. 9 percent vinegar;
- 1 tsp each salt and sugar;
- 2-3 peas of allspice and black pepper;
- 2 fresh dill inflorescences.
Place washed cherry, currant and horseradish leaves, dill sprigs, chopped onion into rings, as well as finely chopped or grated horseradish root at the bottom of the jar. Pour boiling water over the ingredients and close the jar with a sterilized lid for 10 minutes. Pour the water into the pan and boil again, adding salt, vinegar and sugar.Fill the containers with brine, roll them up and insulate them upside down.
Chopped tomatoes with onions
This recipe is suitable for preparing large, juicy, ripe tomatoes. The following ingredients are needed:
- 700 g tomatoes;
- 1 piece each medium-sized onion and bay leaf;
- 5-7 peas of allspice and black pepper;
- 2 tbsp. l. sugar, salt and 6 percent table vinegar;
- fresh herbs and garlic - to taste.
Place thinly sliced onion and dill, as well as peppercorns, on the bottom of a sterilized jar. Cut large tomatoes into equal slices and fill the jar with them. Pour boiling water over the vegetables and keep in this state for 15 minutes. After this, pour into the pan and pour again - repeat this procedure three times. For the third time, add vinegar, sugar, salt and spices. Distribute the finished marinade into containers.
How and for how long you can store blanks
The maximum shelf life is 1 year. In a closed, airtight container, the product retains its properties at room temperature. An open jar can only be stored in cool rooms or in the refrigerator.
