This colorful homemade tomato preserve combines ripe tomatoes with finely shredded cabbage, onion, and garlic. It makes a flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed with rice, potatoes, grilled meats, or crusty bread.
For safety, the recipe below is designed as a refrigerator preserve rather than a shelf-stable canning recipe. Keep the jars refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 2 kg small, firm tomatoes
- 500 g white cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 5–6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 tablespoons salt
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2–3 bay leaves
- Fresh dill or parsley, optional
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
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