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Fermented Tomatoes with Mustard – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips

Name: Fermented Tomatoes with Mustard – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 банки
Cuisine: Ukrainian homemade
Ingredients: firm tomatoes — 1.5 kg; water — 1.2 l; salt — 2 tbsp; dry mustard powder — 1 tbsp; garlic — 5 cloves; dill — 2 umbels; cherry or currant leaves — 4–6 pcs

Fermented tomatoes with mustard are a flavorful alternative to vinegar pickling, offering a deep, tangy taste with natural fermentation.

Best in season: Summer • Autumn

Time

35 min

Yield

3 jars

Difficulty

More advanced

Updated

March 28, 2026

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Recipe at a glance

Aromatic fermented tomatoes with a rich flavor and a subtle spicy mustard note.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 7 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

firm tomatoes
1.5 kg
water
1.2 l
salt
2 tbsp
dry mustard powder
1 tbsp
garlic
5 cloves
dill
2 umbels
cherry or currant leaves
4–6 pcs

Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 4 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 35 min

Prepare the Brine

Dissolve salt in warm water, cool, then add mustard powder.

Arrange the Tomatoes

Place herbs and garlic in a clean container, then pack tomatoes tightly.

Pour the Brine

Cover completely with brine and apply light weight if needed.

Ferment

Leave at room temperature for 3–4 days, then move to a cool place.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

Why Fermented Tomatoes Become Too Soft Fermented vegetables lost their crunch very quickly Weak Fermentation: Few Bubbles and Slow Activity in the Jar

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.