Sweet and Spicy Tomatoes Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes

Transform your green cherry tomatoes into a tangy, flavorful delight with this Sweet and Spicy Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes recipe. Perfectly balancing sweetness and heat, this quick-pickle recipe uses a vibrant brine infused with garlic, red pepper flakes, dill sprigs, and aromatic spices like mustard seeds and black peppercorns. It takes just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking to create a jar of crisp, zesty pickled tomatoes that intensify in flavor over time. Ideal as a bold addition to salads, a tangy side dish, or a unique feature on a charcuterie board, these versatile pickled gems are a must-try for preserving seasonal produce.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 500 grams green cherry tomatoes
• 250 ml water
• 250 ml white vinegar
• 100 grams white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 whole garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 3 whole dill sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Wash the green cherry tomatoes thoroughly and remove any stems. If the tomatoes are large, pierce each one with a fork to allow the brine to penetrate more easily.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let the brine cool slightly.

Step 3

Prepare a clean glass jar (approximately 1-liter capacity) with an airtight lid. Sterilize it by washing in hot soapy water and rinsing well.

Step 4

Place the garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and dill sprigs at the bottom of the jar.

Step 5

Fill the jar with the prepared green cherry tomatoes, packing them tightly but without crushing them.

Step 6

Carefully pour the slightly cooled brine over the tomatoes, ensuring all the tomatoes are submerged. Leave about 1cm of headspace at the top of the jar.

Step 7

Seal the jar with the lid and let it cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.

Step 8

Allow the tomatoes to pickle for at least 48 hours before consuming for best flavor. The flavor will intensify the longer they sit, up to 2 weeks.

Step 9

Serve as a side dish, salad topping, or as part of a charcuterie board. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1140.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	580.4

Total Fat 2.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4764.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 115.5g
Protein 7.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132.2mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1542.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 90.8%