Tequila Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Tequila Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cherry tomatoes (about 2 standard pint baskets); 1 lb beefsteak tomato (about 2 large tomatoes); 1 red onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 3 lemons, large; 1/2 cup tequila, white; 1/2 cup vodka, plain, citron-, pepper-flavored, whatever you've got; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (or to taste); margarita dipping salt, for serving (See my recipe for Margarita Dipping Salt)

Servings: persons

4 cups cherry tomatoes (about 2 standard pint baskets)
1 lb beefsteak tomato (about 2 large tomatoes)
1 red onion, quartered
1 tablespoon kosher salt
3 lemons, large
1/2 cup tequila, white
1/2 cup vodka, plain, citron-, pepper-flavored, whatever you've got
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (or to taste)
margarita dipping salt, for serving (See my recipe for Margarita Dipping Salt)

1
With a wooden or metal skewer, puncture each cherry tomato with 5 to 10 holes; place in a nonreactive bowl.
2
By hand, or in a food processor with knife blade attached, finely chop beefsteak tomatoes; transfer to a medium bowl.
3
Finely chop onion; add to beefsteak tomatoes.
4
Stir in salt; let stand 5 minutes.
5
Strain mixture through a fine sieve, pressing hard on the solids (should yield about 2 cups liquid). Discard solids.
6
Grate zest from 2 lemons. Squeeze enough juice from 3 lemons to equal 1/2 cup.
7
Gently stir tomato water, lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining ingredients (except margarita salt) into cherry tomatoes.
8
Cover and refrigerate, keeping tomatoes submerged in liquid, at least 3 days or up to 1 week.
9
To serve, place tomatoes in a glass bowl or a margarita glass. Cover with marinade.
10
Provide tooth picks or wooden skewers for serving.
11
Serve margarita dipping salt on the side.

121

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cherry tomatoes (about 2 standard pint baskets), 1 lb beefsteak tomato (about 2 large tomatoes), 1 red onion, quartered, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Tequila Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tequila Bloody Mary Cherry Tomatoes

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