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Fermented Cherry Tomatoes
This fermented cherry tomato jar is juicy, tangy, and lightly spiced.
Ingredients
Everything you need.
- 470 g cherry tomatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, about 8 g
- 100 g red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 spicy green chilli, chopped
- 50 g onion, diced
- 5 g black pepper
- 10 g dill
- 20 g sea salt
- 350 ml water
Method
Step-by-step.
- Prepare the Ingredients. Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Chop the red bell pepper and green chilli. Dice the onion. Lightly crush the garlic cloves. Keep everything ready before packing.
- Sterilise the Jar. Clean your 1L fermentation jar with hot water and let it dry completely before use.
- Pack the Jar. Add the black pepper, chilies, garlic, onion, dill, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes into the jar.
- Add Glass Weights. Place glass weights on top of the packed vegetables first. This helps hold everything in place when the brine is added and prevents floating later.
- Prepare the Brine. In a separate bowl, dissolve 20 g salt in 350 ml water until fully mixed.
- Add Brine. Pour the brine slowly into the jar after placing the weights. Ensure everything is fully submerged.
- Seal with Airlock. Close the jar with the grommet lid and attach the airlock. Fill the airlock halfway with water.
- Ferment. Keep the jar in a warm, shaded place around 25 to 30°C for 3 to 5 days.
- Check Daily. Ensure everything stays submerged. You will notice bubbling and slight cloudiness as fermentation begins.
- Taste and Store. Start tasting from Day 4. Once tangy, lightly sour, and aromatic, remove the weights, seal with a regular lid, and refrigerate.
Watch the walkthrough
Full method on YouTube.
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Notes & variations
Tweaks, swaps, what we've learned.
- Brine ratio: If you need to create extra brine, follow the ratio of 2g salt to 100ml of water for a balanced ferment.
- Salt balance: Maintain the salt level to prevent mushiness and support safe fermentation.
- Flavor build: Dill, garlic, and pepper deepen over time.
- Shelf life: Keeps refrigerated for up to 1 to 2 months.
- Fermented cherry tomatoes are bright, juicy, and full of flavor. They bring a natural acidity and depth that fresh tomatoes cannot offer. This is an easy jar to make and a reliable one to keep returning to, especially when tomatoes are in season and abundant.
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