How to Pickle Tomatoes at Home

Transform your fresh tomato harvest into delicious pickled preserves that last all year. Our step-by-step guide makes it simple, whether you're using cherry tomatoes or larger varieties.

What You'll Need

- 2 lbs fresh tomatoes (Roma or cherry work best)

- 1 cup white vinegar

- 1 cup water

- 2 tablespoons salt

- 2 tablespoons sugar

- 2 cloves garlic

- Fresh dill

- Sterilized jars

The Process

1. **Prepare the brine**: Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2. **Prep the tomatoes**: If using larger tomatoes, cut into wedges. Cherry tomatoes can be left whole but pierce with a knife.

3. **Pack the jars**: Layer tomatoes with garlic and dill in sterilized jars.

4. **Add the brine**: Pour hot brine over tomatoes, leaving ½ inch headspace.

5. **Process**: Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Storage & Serving

Your pickled tomatoes will be ready to eat in 24 hours but get better with time. They'll keep for up to a year in a cool, dark place and make excellent additions to salads, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards.

The key to great pickled tomatoes is using the freshest produce possible—that's where Charlotte's Farms comes in! Our tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness and preserved within hours for maximum flavor.