Step by step tomato raisin recipe for the winter
There are many variations on the classic pickled tomato recipe. Tomatoes with raisins are the best appetizer, the recipe of which is recommended to be written down and implemented in order to get a healthy and tasty preparation for the winter. It can be consumed both as a stand-alone dish and used as an addition to all kinds of dishes.
Features of pickling tomatoes with raisins for the winter
If there are supporters of sweet pickled tomatoes in the family, then the appetizer according to this recipe will be to their taste. The peculiarity of the recipe is the addition of a sweet component - raisins, which goes well with the main product. Before you start cooking, you should take into account several important recommendations:
- to improve the taste of the workpiece, it is necessary to place a small piece of ginger in the jar;
- for aroma, you can add a small sprig of mint, lemon balm or basil to each container;
- for fast and high-quality impregnation of tomatoes, it is required to make cross-shaped cuts on each vegetable;
- you can increase the shelf life of the workpiece using mustard powder, treating the lid with it before seaming;
- instead of vinegar, you can add 1 tbsp. l. citric acid or 1 aspirin tablet per 1 liter of marinade.
The technological process takes no more than 30 minutes.
List of products for the recipe
For cooking, have the following ingredients available:
- 2.5 kg of tomatoes;
- 50 g raisins;
- 2.5 liters of water;
- ½ tbsp. l. vinegar;
- 3 tbsp. l. salt;
- 200 g of sugar.
The next step is to start preparing the components of the future snack.
How to choose and prepare ingredients
The preparation consists of several stages. First of all, it is necessary to deal with tomatoes, carefully sort them out, rejecting all specimens unsuitable for conservation. The fruit should be small and fit freely in the jar. Large tomatoes are best set aside and used in another recipe. Remove the fruit from the branches and stalks, pour boiling water for 5-10 minutes, so that they become softer.
Rinse the raisins in cold water and pour over with boiling water.
Preparation of containers
Glass jars require pre-sterilization. To do this, you can use a microwave or stove, leaving the container there for 20-25 minutes. Covers for future blanks will be enough to pour over boiling water.
How to cook tomatoes with raisins at home
Step by step cooking of pickled tomatoes with raisins at home:
- Put tomatoes and raisins in layers in a prepared jar.
- To make the marinade, boil water, pre-salt and sweeten it, mix thoroughly. Once the crystals are dissolved, pour in the vinegar and turn off the heat.
- Fill the jars with the finished marinade and roll up the lids.
- Allow the blank to cool down under a blanket for the winter and store it in a cold, unlit place.
Over time, tomatoes will acquire a pleasant aroma and a new rich taste with notes of sweetness. Such an appetizer will undoubtedly surprise all guests and will be remembered for a long time.
How and how long can the finished product be stored
For long-term storage of pickled tomatoes with raisins, it is recommended to adhere to certain storage standards:
- temperature at 10-12 degrees;
- humidity indicator should not exceed 85%;
- exclusion of sunlight on the workpiece.
The storage period is from 1-2 years, if all the rules for saving the workpiece are not followed, its shelf life is significantly reduced. An open can can stand in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks, while retaining its useful properties and taste.
