Russian Tomatoes and Gherkins

Submitted by LucyS-D

"These are pickled tomatoes and, well, pickles and are enjoyed by Russians with a shot of vodka, a slice of buttered dark rye bread (similar to pumpernickel) with caviar on top. I kid you not. They are really tasty and addictive. I used to get them at the Russian/European deli, but they are so easy, I just make them myself."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 14 tomatoes (tomatoes on the vine or plum tomatoes)
• 10 small cucumbers
• 1 long pepper or 3 pepperoncini peppers
• 4 garlic cloves, whole peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 black peppercorns
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 bunch dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon celery leaves
• 4 cups water
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar

directions

1. Wash tomatoes and gherkins and place in a large, heavy glass jar.
2. Add long pepper, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, dill, and celery leaves.
3. In a saucepan, heat water, salt, sugar, and vinegar to a boil.
4. Pour hot brine over tomatoes and gherkins (should cover or add more water if needed) and close jar loosely.
5. Place jar in a warm place for 3 or 4 days, then refrigerate and enjoy.

Reviews

[Elisse37]

These are really good! I didn't know what to expect when I first made them, but now I can't stop eating them! I used tomatoes and gherkins from the garden, and the recipe is so easy to make, it took about 5 minutes. I am making some more jars before tomato season is finished. Thanks for posting!