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Tomatoes with Horseradish and Garlic for Winter
Tomatoes with horseradish and garlic for winter — a delicious spicy snack with a moderately sharp filling of horseradish, garlic, and pepper. The traditional preparation produces remarkable family-meal-quality results that elevate basic tomatoes into sophisticated winter-preserved snack applications worthy of festive tables and weekday family applications throughout the entire year for proper home cooking consistently across various traditional Russian-Ukrainian preserving traditions.
Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2.5 kg of tomatoes;
- 6 cloves of garlic;
- 60 g of horseradish root;
- 3-4 sweet peppers;
- ½ bunch of parsley.
Marinade:
- 1.25 l of water;
- 1/2 cup of sugar (250 ml cup);
- 1/4 cup of salt (250 ml cup);
- 1/2 cup of vinegar (250 ml cup).
Preparation
- Prepare the dishes for canning pickled tomatoes with horseradish and garlic for winter. As usual, thoroughly wash the glass jars in warm water with added baking soda. After rinsing them in clean water, sterilize.
- For this conservation, small tomatoes with firm flesh are needed. Plum tomatoes are ideal. Take ripe, firm, small plums. Choose tomatoes of such size that they fit freely into a liter jar.
- Cut the washed plums in half. Cut larger fruits into quarters. Calculate so that the snack is convenient to eat.
- Wash the sweet bell peppers. Cut the fruits in half to clean them of seeds. Remove the stems and seed boxes along with the seeds. Discard everything, and rinse the pepper halves again to remove any remaining seeds under cool running water.
- Cut the pepper halves into convenient pieces. Grind the pepper using a meat grinder.
- Peel the garlic cloves and send them to the meat grinder. Wash the horseradish root and peel off the outer skin. After cutting the peeled horseradish root into small circles, also send the pieces of horseradish to the meat grinder. Grind the horseradish with garlic using the meat grinder.
- Wash the parsley. Finely chop the parsley greens with a knife. Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Now take the liter jars that we have sterilized in advance. Place a tablespoon of the filling at the bottom of each jar. On top of the filling, tightly arrange the cut halves and wedges of tomatoes cut side down.
- Sprinkle a spoonful of the filling over the tomatoes. Then place another layer of tomatoes in the jar, and on top of them, add a spoon of filling. In this way (alternating layers of tomatoes and filling), fill all the jars.
- Prepare the marinade. Pour water into a saucepan according to the recipe. Add the pre-measured sugar and salt to the water. Stir the spices in the water, put on the heat. Once the syrup boils, boil for a couple of minutes. After that, pour half a cup of vinegar into the saucepan. Turn off the heat under the pot with the boiling marinade and immediately pour the marinade into the containers with the stuffed tomatoes.
- After filling the jars with marinade, cover them with sterilized lids (do not screw on).
- This conservation of pickled tomatoes with horseradish and garlic needs to be sterilized. Find a suitable tall container for sterilization. Place a cloth folded in four at the bottom of the container. Place the jars with the pickled tomato wedges on the cloth base. Pour warm water into the container with the jars (up to the shoulders of the jars), and put on the heat. Once it boils, sterilize the jars with tomatoes for 15 minutes. After sterilization, carefully remove the jars with conservation from the water and seal them tightly.
- Now turn the jars upside down. Cover them with a warm blanket.
- Find a cool place in the apartment and store them until winter.
Tips and Tricks
Tip 1. Use small firm plum tomatoes for best finished texture. Soft over-ripe tomatoes produce mushy disintegrated results; properly firm small plum varieties produce the proper signature distinct intact character authentic to traditional Russian-Ukrainian winter preserving preparations. The tomato quality matters more than home cooks typically realize for finished preserve-quality and overall family-meal success consistently across batches reliably across various winter-preserving occasions throughout the year for proper traditional results consistently.
Tip 2. Sterilize jars properly for proper finished preservation safety. Improperly cleaned jars produce spoiled contaminated preserves; properly sterilized jars (washed with baking soda, rinsed clean, then heat-sterilized) produce the proper signature shelf-stable character authentic to traditional Russian-Ukrainian preserving preparations. The same sterilization principle elevates many winter-preserving preparations including sterilize-based jar applications across various traditional international culinary occasions throughout the year reliably.
Tip 3. Grind horseradish with garlic in meat grinder for proper finished filling consistency. Hand-chopped horseradish-garlic produces uneven textures; properly meat-grinder-processed mixture produces the proper signature uniform spicy filling authentic to traditional Russian-Ukrainian winter snacks. The patient grinding principle pays back significantly in finished preserve-quality consistently across batches and various horseradish-based preparations throughout the year for proper traditional results worth showcasing reliably across various winter-meal occasions for proper home-preserving results.
Tip 4. Pair the finished horseradish-garlic tomatoes with traditional accompaniments for proper presentation. Serve with boiled potatoes, fluffy buckwheat porridge, alongside cold meats for substantial winter spreads, or with hot tea for elegant family-meal presentations. Pair with crusty homemade bread for substantial winter dinner spreads throughout the year for proper traditional results worth showcasing reliably across various family-meal occasions throughout the year.
FAQ
Can I use larger tomato varieties?
Yes, larger tomatoes work as substitute producing equally delicious results when properly cut. Each option produces distinct character: small plum tomatoes maintain shape best and look most appealing in jars, larger tomatoes need quartering or cubing for proper jar fitting. Adjust pieces to convenient eating size — too-large pieces are difficult to extract from jars. Choose firm-flesh varieties regardless of size for proper texture preservation. Choose based on availability and preference for proper finished tomato-preserve variations consistently throughout the year reliably across various winter-preserving occasions.
How long do these tomatoes keep?
Stored in cool dark place, the preserved tomatoes keep for up to 12 months at peak quality. The flavors meld and improve over the first 2-3 weeks as components marry beautifully. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 1-2 weeks. The tomatoes maintain bright color and crisp texture throughout proper storage conditions. Best consumed within 6-8 months for the brightest most appealing finished results across multiple winter-meal applications throughout the year reliably across various family-meal occasions throughout the year for proper traditional preservation character.
Can I adjust the spiciness?
Yes, horseradish and garlic quantities can be adjusted to taste preference. Each option produces distinct character: full quantities produce moderately sharp authentic Russian-Ukrainian profile, reduced amounts produce milder family-friendly character, increased amounts produce more intense fiery character. Add chili pepper for extra heat if desired. Always taste-test the filling before stuffing jars to verify desired heat level. Choose based on personal preference and intended audience for proper finished spice-level variations consistently throughout the year reliably across various preserving occasions.
Why is my marinade cloudy?
Three usual causes: insufficient jar sterilization, too-soft tomatoes releasing pulp, or improper salt-sugar dissolution before adding vinegar. Address proper jar sterilization (boiled/oven-heated), firm tomato selection, and complete salt-sugar dissolution before vinegar addition for consistently clear results. The combination of proper sterilization, firm tomatoes, and proper marinade preparation produces dramatic clarity-quality reliably across various winter-preserving sessions throughout the year for proper traditional results consistently across various preserving occasions reliably.
Prepare tomatoes with horseradish and garlic for winter with pleasure. Wishing you successful and delicious conservation.
