Vodka-spiked Cherry Tomatoes With Pepper Salt |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These tender, potent little tomatoes make a splendid taste like a Bloody Mary. It's a great addition to a beach picnic or a fancy cocktail party. They will disappear in no time flat. Ingredients:
3 pints firm small mixed cherry and grape tomatoes |
1/2 cup vodka |
3tbs. white -wine vinegar |
1 tbs. superfine granulated sugar |
1 tsp. grated lemon zest |
11/2 tbs. corsley ground black pepper |
3 tbs. kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Cut a small x in bottom of each tomato. Blanch tomatoes 5 at a time, in a saucepan of boiling water 3 seconds. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking.
2. Drain and peel, transferring to a large shallow dish.
3. Stir together vodka, vinegar, sugar, and zest until sugar has dissolved, then pour over tomatoes, gently tossing to coat.
4. Marinate, chilled at least 30 minutes and up to i hour.
5. Stir together salt and pepper and serve with tomatoes for dipping.
6. Total time from start to finish 1 3/4 hours
7. Note:
8. Tomatoes can be peeled and vodka marinade prepared 1 day ahead and kept separately, chilled
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