Best Sour Tomatoes Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and oil it with olive oil. Lay the eggplant slices on top. Salt lightly and brush with olive oil. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggplant is lightly browned and soft to the touch (the surface will be dry). Remove from the heat, and fold over the foil to make a packet around the eggplant slices. Allow them to soften and steam inside the foil for 15 minutes while you proceed with Step 2.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded casserole or skillet. Add the garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, salt to taste, sugar and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell very fragrant.
• Add the eggplant, molasses and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. The mixture should be thick and the eggplant should be very tender, melting into the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle on the parsley and/or mint, and serve. Alternately, allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

SWEET AND SOUR EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and oil it with olive oil. Lay the eggplant slices on top. Salt lightly and brush with olive oil. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggplant is lightly browned and soft to the touch (the surface will be dry). Remove from the heat, and fold over the foil to make a packet around the eggplant slices. Allow them to soften and steam inside the foil for 15 minutes while you proceed with Step 2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded casserole or skillet. Add the garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, salt to taste, sugar and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell very fragrant. 3. Add the eggplant, molasses and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. The mixture should be thick and the eggplant should be very tender, melting into the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle on the parsley and/or mint, and serve. Alternately, allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: Serves four to six. Nutritional information per serving (four servings): 272 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 37 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 273 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 8 grams protein Nutritional information per serving (six servings): 181 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 25 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 182 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 5 grams protein

SHLOMO'S KOSHER SOUR PICKLES/TOMATOES BY SY

Steps:

• KOSHER SOUR PICKLES RECIPE-.
• Cut 1/16 inch off the blossom end. Discard any cucumbers that are bruised or damaged.
• In a 3 1/2 quart glass jar add the Kirby Cucumbers standing them upright (Turning the jar on its side will help).
• Put all the spices into a large bowl (Alum Optional), add some water and mix. Then pour this mixture into the jar, top off with water. Adding a piece of rye bread is also optional.
• Place a small item (A piece of plastic, wood, etc.) on top to keep the Kirby Cucumbers down and under the water/brine.
• Close jar and turn upside down to mix all the ingredients --.
• Next open jar, put "plastic wrap" on the top (Use a rubber band to keep in place); Then using a kitchen knife punch many holes in the "plastic wrap" in order to let some of the brine gases out.
• Let the Kirby cucumbers stand 2-3 weeks (in a "COOL" location) depending on how fast they cure in the brine; From time-to-time you can remove any scum on the top, add a little salted water to top off -- and shake the mixture. Then place in the refrigerator!
• Note: For half sour pickles, let it pickle for about 1 week -- and then place in the refrigerator!
• KOSHER SOUR TOMATOES RECIPE-.
• Use the same recipe as outlined above for "Kosher Sour Pickles". However, use about 10-12 green tomatoes (about 3 lbs) in place of the kirby cucumbers. Also, sour tomatoes need a little more salt then kirby pickles -- so add to taste.
• Take off the tomato stems. As an option cut away the brown area and leave a small hole which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes (you can also cut the tomatoes in half).
• Let stand 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the tomatoes cure in the brine. Then place in the refrigerator!
• KOSHER SOUR TOMATOES RECIPE-.
• Use the same recipe as outlined above for "Kosher Sour Pickles". However, use about 10-12 green tomatoes (about 3 lbs) in place of the kirby cucumbers.
• Take off the tomato stems and cut away the brown area and leave a small hole which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes. Or cut the tomatoes in half.
• Let stand 2-3 weeks depending on how fast the tomatoes cure in the brine. Then place in the refrigerator!
• NOTES, Sour Kosher Pickles:
• These are brining sour pickles, so no vinegar is needed (optional). In making these pickles, it is important that you do not used mixed pickling spices, because the cinnamon, cloves, all spice and other sweetly aromatic spices in them will detract from the pickles' flavor. Also, it is important that you do not use iodized salt in the process, as that will leave a bitter aftertaste.
• NOTES, Sour Tomatoes:.
• If you can find green "Plum Tomatoes" you might want to try them as well! And using Vinegar is all right.

SLICED GRILLED STEAK ON BLUE CHEESE BISCUITS WITH WATERCRESS, SOUR CREAM, AND SLICED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to high heat.
• Mix together the garlic, grill seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the EVOO. Pour into a 9 x 13-inch glass dish or a sealable plastic bag. Add the flank steak and coat it evenly in marinade. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• While the steak is marinating, prepare the biscuits. Place the biscuit mix in a bowl, add the blue cheese crumbles, and mix with a fork to distribute. Add water, according to the package directions. Once combined, dump the biscuit mix out on a cutting board. Using your fingertips, press out the mix into a 1-inch-thick square. Divide the square with a knife into 4 squares. Arrange the biscuits on a foil-lined cookie sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through and the bottoms are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Grill the flank steak for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or to your preferred doneness. Remove the flank steak from the grill and let the juices redistribute before slicing.
• Thinly slice the tomato and coarsely chop the watercress; reserve.
• To serve, thinly slice the rested meat on an angle, cutting against the grain. (To make easy work of the slicing, use a sharp knife.) Split each of the four biscuits in half. Arrange a slice or two of tomato on the bottom of each biscuit. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Top the tomatoes with some of the sliced steak. Top that with a dollop of sour cream and a little of the chopped watercress. Set the biscuit top in place or slightly to the side. Wow! What a looker!

SEARED TUNA WITH OVEN-DRIED TOMATOES AND SWEET-AND-SOUR ONIONS

Steps:

• To make the tomatoes, preheat the oven to 280 degrees. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the thyme, sugar, half of the garlic and salt and pepper. Bake for 3 1/2 hours.
• Meanwhile, to prepare the onions, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool. Toss with the olive oil and set aside.
• When the tomatoes are cool enough to handle, coarsely chop them. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes, tarragon and remaining garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• To make the tuna, combine the rosemary, garlic, poppy seeds, cracked pepper and salt. Roll each piece of tuna in the mixture until well coated. Heat the oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear on all sides until browned on the outside but medium rare in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and cut each piece across into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Divide the onion mixture among 4 plates. Place the tomato mixture over the onions. Top with tuna slices, season with salt and serve immediately.

SWEET AND SOUR EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS BY MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and oil it with olive oil. Lay the eggplant slices on top. Salt lightly and brush with olive oil. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggplant is lightly browned and soft to the touch (the surface will be dry). Remove from the heat, and fold over the foil to make a packet around the eggplant slices. Allow them to soften and steam inside the foil for 15 minutes while you proceed with Step 2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded casserole or skillet. Add the garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, salt to taste, sugar and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell very fragrant. 3. Add the eggplant, molasses and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. The mixture should be thick and the eggplant should be very tender, melting into the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle on the parsley and/or mint, and serve. Alternately, allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature. Advance preparation: This dish keeps for three or four days in the refrigerator and tastes even better the day after you make it. Reheat gently in a skillet, or serve at room temperature. Nutritional information per serving (four servings): 272 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 37 grams carbohydrates; 10 grams dietary fiber; 273 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 8 grams protein Nutritional information per serving (six servings): 181 calories; 1 gram saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 25 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 182 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 5 grams protein

CHICKEN WITH SOUR CREAM AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In large skillet, over medium heat, heat olive oil.
• Sauté chicken in oil until nicely browned. You can also grill chicken.
• Remove chicken from skillet.
• Add onion and garlic to same skillet and cook until onion is tender, stirring often, about 7 minutes.
• Whisk in flour, add sliced tomatoes, then nestle in chicken breasts.
• Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 20-25 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat through, but do not boil.

SOUR TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut away the brown area and leave a small hole in the tomatoes, which will allow the brine to penetrate into the tomatoes.
• Place the tomatoes in a 3 ½ quart glass jar.
• Put all of the spices into a large bowl and add some water to the mix. Then pour this mixture into the jar and top off with water.
• Place a small item (piece of plastic, wood, etc.) on top to keep the tomatoes down and under the water/brine.
• Close jar and turn upside down to mix all the ingredients.
• Open jar and place a piece of plastic wrap on the top. Use a rubber band to keep it in place. Using a kitchen knife, punch many holes in the plastic wrap in order to let some of the brine gases out.
• Place in a cool location for 3-4 weeks. From time to time you can remove any scum on the top and add a little salted water to top off, and shake the mixture. Then place in the refrigerator.
• The tomatoes are done when they change color from light green to a dull olive green.

STEAK SANDWICHES WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATOES AND SOUR CREAM HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, worcestershire sauce, chipotle hot sauce, dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring well. Pour the mixture over the steak slices, making sure that each slice gets fully coated on all sides, and marinate them for at least half an hour. While the steaks are marinating, slice the tomato into 1/2" cubes, and combine in a bowl with the chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste, then cover and chill. Just before cooking the steaks, melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until it becomes translucent and starts to brown lightly, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. While the onion cooks, combine the horseradish and sour cream in a separate small bowl, stirring to blend together well. Cut the bread into eight 3/4" thick slices, lay them out on a cookie sheet, and toast them under the broiler on high heat for approximately a minute, removing once to flip the slices, then toasting the other sides for another minute. Once the onions have been cooked through, remove them from the skillet and set them aside. In the same skillet, pan-fry each steak slice individually, approximately 15-20 seconds per side, until each slice is fully browned. Take care not to overcook the steak slices. Set the cooked slices aside. Once all the slices are cooked, divide them in four and pile them onto four of the toasted bread slices on the cookie sheet. Divide the onions and the cheese and top the steak slices with them. Leaving the sandwiches open faced, slide them back under the broiler on high for approximately one minute, until the cheese melts and browns slightly on top. Serve the sandwiches open-faced with the sour cream horseradish sauce on the side, so that the sauce can be spooned on to taste before the top slice of bread goes on. Serve the chilled tomatoes on the side in a separate bowl, so the juices from the tomatoes don't seep into the sandwich bread.

SWEET AND SOUR EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, and oil it with olive oil. Lay the eggplant slices on top. Salt lightly and brush with olive oil. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggplant is lightly browned and soft to the touch (the surface will be dry). Remove from the heat, and fold over the foil to make a packet around the eggplant slices. Allow them to soften and steam inside the foil for 15 minutes while you proceed with Step 2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded casserole or skillet. Add the garlic. Cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, salt to taste, sugar and pepper. Bring to a simmer, and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down and smell very fragrant. 3. Add the eggplant, molasses and chickpeas. Cover and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring from time to time. The mixture should be thick and the eggplant should be very tender, melting into the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle on the parsley and/or mint, and serve. Alternately, allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

LOBY (STRING/GREEN BEANS WITH SOUR CREAM AND TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Bring in a pan 3 l of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Drop string beans and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes, until the beans are tender. Drain the beans, wash them under cold water. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet set over high heat. Add the onions and green pepper, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and basil, raise the heat to high, and boil rapidly for 1-2 minutes, until most of the juices in the pan have evaporated.
• Stir in the green beans and simmer until heated through.
• In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg, sour cream, salt and a few grindings of black pepper. Stir in the vegetables. Serve at once.

FRIED RED TOMATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with coarse salt and cracked black pepper. Place flour, eggs, and crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Heat the oil with a dollop of butter, in a medium skillet on medium heat. Dip the tomato slices in the flour, then the eggs, and then crumbs. In batches, fry half the coated slices at a time, for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Coat the remaining tomatoes in the flour, egg and bread crumb mixture, and cook. Remove the tomatoes to a warm serving tray. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled crisp prosciutto, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives.

TOMATOES BAKED IN SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• In casserole dish, make layers alternating stacks of tomato and onion slices, and a dab of sour cream. Keep repeating until casserole dish is full. Sprinkle sugar, salt and pepper on top. Top with remaining sour cream. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake at 350° for one hour.