Georgian-style pickled tomatoes in apple juice

10 servings

30 minutes

Pickled tomatoes in apple juice Georgian style are a harmony of flavors from Georgian cuisine. Apple juice gives the pickled tomatoes a soft sourness that pairs wonderfully with the spiciness of garlic and chili pepper. This dish, known in Georgian families, recalls traditional pickling methods but with an original fruity note. Crunchy tomatoes infused with the aromas of celery and spices become the perfect complement to meat dishes or festive tables. Just one day after preparation, they are ready to delight with their rich flavor, and long storage in the refrigerator only improves them.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 135.1
• Proteins: 2.7g
• Fats: 1.3g
• Carbohydrates: 30.2g

Ingredients

• Apple juice: 2 l
• Tomatoes: 2 kg
• Salt: 2 tbsp
• Celery: 4 pc
• Red chili pepper: 1 pc
• Garlic: 5 clove

Cooking steps

1. Pour boiling water over medium, firm tomatoes with green stems and cover with a lid for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 2 kg

2. During this time, boil the apple juice with salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple juice: 2 l
   • Salt: 2 tablespoons

3. In a pickling container, place celery stalks, crushed garlic cloves, and chili pepper or chili paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Celery: 4 pieces
   • Garlic: 5 clove
   • Red chili pepper: 1 piece

4. Pour with boiling marinade, cool down; you can leave it in the kitchen for another day, but I put it in the fridge right away, and we eat them the next day.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple juice: 2 l