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Tangy Probiotic Fermented Cherry Tomatoes Snack Easy Homemade Recipe

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A simple and healthy fermented cherry tomatoes snack that is tangy, probiotic-rich, and packed with flavor. Perfect for snacking or adding a flavorful punch to salads and dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) cherry tomatoes, firm and ripe
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt (non-iodized, kosher or pickling salt recommended)
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) filtered water, chlorine-free
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • A few sprigs of fresh herbs (thyme or dill, optional)
  • 6–8 whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brine by dissolving 1 tablespoon of sea salt into 1 ½ cups (360ml) of filtered water in a mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse 1 pound (450g) of cherry tomatoes and pat them dry thoroughly.
  3. Place garlic cloves, fresh herbs, black peppercorns, and optional red chili flakes into the bottom of a clean 1-quart glass jar.
  4. Gently add the cherry tomatoes to the jar, packing them snugly but without crushing.
  5. Pour the brine over the tomatoes, ensuring they are completely submerged, leaving about 1 inch (2.5cm) of headspace at the top.
  6. Use a fermentation weight or a small clean object to keep the tomatoes submerged under the brine.
  7. Cover the jar with a cloth and rubber band or a loose-fitting non-metallic lid to allow gases to escape.
  8. Place the jar on the kitchen counter away from direct sunlight at room temperature (65-75°F / 18-24°C) and ferment for 5-7 days.
  9. Check daily, skimming off any white scum (kahm yeast) if it appears and ensuring tomatoes stay submerged.
  10. After 5 days, taste a tomato; if tangy with slight crunch, seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate. If not sour enough, ferment a few more days.

Notes

Use non-iodized salt to avoid off-flavors and fermentation issues. Keep tomatoes fully submerged to prevent mold. Ideal fermentation temperature is 65-75°F (18-24°C). Remove harmless kahm yeast if it appears. Fermentation time can be adjusted for desired tanginess and texture. Store fermented tomatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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