Homegrown Tomatoes

[livefrommombasa]

We had tomatoes that we grew ourselves last night in a balsamic glaze. It was delicious. Cherokee purples, cherry tomatoes, and another kind that I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember. It was so good it made me never want to buy food from a grocery store again, at least not produce. It was so good I seriously contemplated becoming a snooty

Comments

[goodbush]

The other kind was Golden Girl, I think. :)

[ellehollinger]

Would you mind sharing the balsamic glaze recipe??

No problem!

[livefrommombasa]

Tomatoes Glazed with Balsamic Vinegar
From Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
By Deborah Madison

Serves 4

1 1/2 lbs. ripe but firm tomatoes
2 Tb butter
3 Tb balsamic vinegar
1 plump shallot, finely diced
salt and pepper

Core the tomatoes, then cut them into wedges about 1 1/2 inches across at the widest point. In a skillet large enough to hold the tomatoes in a single layer, heat the butter until foam forms. Add the tomatoes and saute over high heat until their color begins to dull, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and shallot and shake the pan back and forth until the vinegar has reduced, leaving a dark, thick sauce. Season with salt and plenty of pepper.