Marinated tomatoes with basil for the winter without vinegar and without sterilization

Marinated tomatoes with basil prepared for the winter acquire a piquant taste. Another important distinctive feature of the recipe is that we will marinate the tomatoes without vinegar. Citric acid will add a sour taste to the marinade. We will need a minimum amount of ingredients and some free time. A step-by-step photo recipe will help you make such an original preparation.

The necessary products are designed for a 1.5 liter jar:

• 1 kg tomato;
• 1 sprig of basil.

For the marinade:

• 0.5 tsp. citric acid;
• 1 tbsp. l. salt;
• 2 tbsp. l. Sahara;
• water, approximately from 500 ml to 700 ml.

Before moving on to the recipe, there are important nuances in choosing the main ingredients. For this preparation, use only ripe, whole, firm tomatoes, without rot or cracks, of approximately the same size. You can take tomatoes of various varieties. Preferably Slivka, Sanka, but pink varieties are also quite suitable. The quantity may vary depending on the volume of the jar and the size of the fruit.

Basil - it is not necessary to take too young branches.If you have a plant with flowering, then use them safely.

How to pickle tomatoes with basil for the winter without vinegar

Prepare the container. Jars and lids should be washed thoroughly and sterilize.

If the tomatoes have stems, they need to be cut off. Wash the basil and tomatoes thoroughly in cold running water.

Place the basil at the bottom of the jar, and place the tomatoes on top.

Boil water and fill the jar with tomatoes and basil to the top. Immediately cover with a lid, without twisting, and let stand for 5 minutes.

After the time has passed, pour the water from the jar into the pan and put it back on the fire. When the marinade starts to boil, add salt, sugar, citric acid and stir. Pour the resulting marinade back into the jar with tomatoes and roll up.

Since our preparation is done not only without vinegar, but also without sterilization, the jars must cool upside down.

Wrap the canned food and leave it like that for about 2-3 days.

No special conditions are required for storing pickled tomatoes with basil. Just put the canned food in the pantry.