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Pickled Tomatoes with Basil

The combination of ripe tomatoes and basil creates a rich aroma and balanced flavor. This preserve pairs perfectly with meat dishes and side dishes.

Best in season: Summer
Time
45 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Pickled tomatoes with basil are a flavorful homemade preserve with a fresh herbal 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.

  • tomatoes
    1.5 kg
  • fresh basil
    20–30 g
  • garlic
    4–5 cloves
  • water
    1 l
  • salt
    1 tbsp
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • vinegar (9%)
    70 ml
Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 6 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 45 min
1

Prepare the tomatoes

Wash the tomatoes and remove stems.

2

Prepare the jars

Place basil and garlic at the bottom of sterilized jars.

3

Fill the jars

Pack the tomatoes tightly without crushing them.

4

Prepare the marinade

Combine water, salt, sugar, and vinegar, then bring to a boil.

5

Pour the marinade

Pour hot marinade over the tomatoes and seal the jars.

6

Cool and store

Turn the jars upside down, let cool, and store.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

Why do tomatoes split?

Due to temperature shock or overripe tomatoes.

How long do they keep?

Up to one year in a cool, dark 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.

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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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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.