Tomato Confit

This extremely easy Tomato Confit recipe is packed with so much delicious flavor you'll want to just hover over the pan to eat it. While there are countless ways you can use these tomatoes, as they are is sometimes just how I like them.

From serving on toast or crackers, or stirring into pasta or salads, there are so many ways to enjoy these delicious tomatoes. They are slow-roasted and burst in the olive oil which creates an intensely sweet flavor. It's a great appetizer you'll want to make with every perfectly ripe summer tomato you can get your hands on.

Ingredients

Confit refers to something cooked and preserved in fat. Something like duck confit is cooked in its own duck fat, but here, since tomatoes don't produce enough of their own fat olive oil is used. The oil will become infused with the sweet and tart flavor of the tomatoes, the herbaceousness of the thyme and rosemary, pungent aroma of the shallot and garlic.

The outcome is something truly delicious that you will want to make over and over again. When tomatoes are at their peak I make this at least twice a week. From tossing them in some pasta, on salad, with avocado toast, there is no wrong place to add them.

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Method

While you could use whole cloves of garlic here, I like to slice mine, so start with that, then add all the other ingredients to an oven-proof dish or pan and place it in the oven.

Let the mixture slow roast for about an hour, till the tomatoes have shriveled or popped. The garlic will also become soft and golden brown, and the shallots basically turn to butter.

Let the cooked mixture cool to room temp, then place it in a clean jar, covering the tomatoes completely in the oil. You can also choose to leave the herbs in the jar, or remove them. Whatever your heart desires. Depending on what I plan to use it for I go either way.

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📖 Recipe

Yield: about 2 cups

Tomato Confit

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This extremely easy Tomato Confit recipe is packed with so much delicious flavor you'll want to just hover over the pan to eat it.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound Grape Tomatoes
• 6 cloves Garlic, sliced
• 2 large Shallots, peeled and sliced in half
• 3-4 sprigs Rosemary, fresh
• 2-3 springs Thyme, fresh
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
• 1 ½ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, or enough to almost reach the tops of the tomatoes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300˚F. 
2. Place tomatoes in a single layer in a deep baking dish just big enough to fit them. 
3. Add the sliced garlic, shallots, rosemary, and thyme. Toss lightly to combine.
4. Cover with olive oil, making sure to almost reach the tops of the tomatoes. You may need more olive oil depending on the size of your baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the top.
6. Roast for 1 hour, or until garlic and shallots have become soft and sweet, and the tomatoes have browned on top and begin bursting.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Store in a jar for later use or serve immediately over toast, on crackers, or in pasta.

Notes

Notes & Tips

Use a dish or pan that allows your tomatoes to be in a single layer in it. This will allow them to cook evenly and in the time allotted. If you over-pack the pan, you may end up with tomatoes in the middle or under a layer that doesn't get cooked.

Keeping one layer is also important because you want to nearly submerge the tomatoes in olive oil. But in an effort to not have to use too much oil, shallow layers are preferred.

To store the final product, place it in a glass container or jar with an air-tight lid. It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 weeks, but mine never lasts that long.

You could also freeze it in ice cube trays, then place them in a zip-top bag for you to 3 months. Then use them to toss in pasta or sauces, it's best used in a cooked product as it won't taste as fresh after freezing.

Substitutions

I call for grape tomatoes in this recipe, however, you could also use cherry tomatoes. And while any tomato could be used, I would just recommend using something on the smaller side or cutting anything larger into pieces so they cook quicker and more evenly.

Garlic and Shallots offer such great complimentary flavor to this recipe. A good sub for the shallot would be a red onion.

Thyme and Rosemary are classic herbs to pair with tomatoes and garlic, but feel free to experiment with your favorite herb as a swap.

If you'd like to add a little kick, you can sprinkle over ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes when you add the salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

This is an estimated caloric value, actual numbers may differ based on the ingredients used.

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