Instant Pot Lightly Salted Tomatoes: Quick and Savory Appetizer

An excellent cold appetizer for meat or potatoes! Lightly salted tomatoes in an instant pot are a savory, delicious appetizer that you can prepare without much difficulty. It doesnʼt last long and always sells out with a bang. Try it and see for yourself!
cook time: 5h
Maya Lindell
Instant Pot Lightly Salted Tomatoes: Quick and Savory Appetizer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

17
Calories
3g
Carbs
1g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 4 clove
Tomatoes 1 kg
Salt 2 tbsp
Sugar 1 tbsp
Water 1 l
Bay leaf 2 pc
Parsley to taste
Peppercorns 10 pc
Vinegar (6%) 1 tsp
Dill to taste

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make lightly salted tomatoes in a saucepan quickly? Prepare all the products indicated in the recipe. Tomatoes can be used of any variety. Among the aromatic herbs, parsley, dill umbrellas, basil, oregano, cilantro, black currant leaves, etc. are perfect.

Step 2

Step 2
Peel the garlic. Rinse tomatoes, herbs and garlic cloves in cold water.

Step 3

Step 3
Place an umbrella of dill and a few sprigs of parsley on the bottom of the pan. Mash the greens with your hands to make them more flavorful.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut each tomato in half and cut out the places where the stalks attach. Cut the tomato halves into small slices, as in the photo.

Step 5

Step 5
Place some of the wedges into the pan.

Step 6

Step 6
Next, make a layer of dill and parsley. Crush the garlic cloves with a knife or cut each into two to four pieces. Add the garlic to the pan.

Step 7

Step 7
Make the next layer with the remaining tomatoes.

Step 8

Step 8
Place a final layer of dill, parsley and a couple of laurel leaves. Add a pinch of ground black pepper. You can also use a few peas of black or allspice.

Step 9

Step 9
Make brine in a separate container. To do this, dissolve salt and sugar in one liter of water. Pour in vinegar. Taste the brine. If you are missing any component, add it. Pour the resulting brine over the tomatoes in the pan.

Step 10

Step 10
To prevent tomatoes and herbs from floating and being constantly in the liquid, cover them on top with a small flat plate to create a kind of oppression.

Step 11

Step 11
Cover the pan with a lid and leave the tomatoes to marinate for 3-5 hours at room temperature.

Step 12

Step 12
Before serving, place the pan in the refrigerator to chill for 30-60 minutes.

Step 13

Step 13
The perfect instant snack is ready! Serve it up!

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