Pickled Cherry Tomato Bites
Pickled Cherry Tomato Bites are juicy refrigerator pickles made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a flavorful vinegar brine.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ttsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Wash the cherry tomatoes carefully and pierce each one once or twice with a toothpick to help the flavors penetrate.
- Place garlic cloves, basil leaves, peppercorns, and oregano into a clean glass jar.
- Add the cherry tomatoes gently, filling the jar while leaving enough room for the pickling liquid.
- Heat vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan until the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- Pour the warm brine over the tomatoes until they are fully covered.
- Allow the jar to cool slightly before sealing and placing it in the refrigerator.
- Let the tomatoes pickle overnight before serving, then enjoy them chilled as a snack or flavorful topping.