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Dill Pickled Cherry Tomatoes
Tangy, herb-forward pickled cherry or grape tomatoes with classic dill pickle flavors. Perfect for Bloody Mary garnishes, cheese boards, or snacking straight from the jar.
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●knife
- ●bowl
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the Tomatoes
2
Wash tomatoes under cold running water and drain well.
water1 cup
3
Using a small metal skewer, toothpick, or paring knife tip, prick each tomato once at the stem end. This prevents bursting during processing.
4
Prepare the Spice Mixture
5
In a bowl, combine the chopped fresh dill, sliced shallots, black peppercorns and mustard seeds.
medium shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)2black peppercorns1 Tbsp
6
Add the pricked tomatoes and toss to coat evenly with the spice mixture.
7
Pack the Jars
8
Place one bay leaf in the bottom of each hot pint jar.
9
Add 1/8 teaspoon Pickle Crisp per jar if using.
10
Pack the tomato and spice mixture tightly into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
11
Make the Brine
12
Combine cider vinegar, water, pickling salt, brown sugar, and chile flakes in a saucepan.
cider vinegar (5% acidity)1 cupwater1 cuppickling salt2 Tbsp
13
Bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
14
Can the Pickles
15
Ladle hot brine over packed tomatoes, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
16
Remove air bubbles and add more brine if needed. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp cloth.
17
Center lids and apply bands fingertip-tight.
18
Process in a boiling water bath canner for ⏱️ 10 minutes at 0-1,000 feet elevation. Adjust for altitude as needed.
water1 cup
19
Turn off heat and let jars sit in canner for ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing to a towel-lined counter.
20
Let cool undisturbed for 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals, remove bands, and store.
21
Let pickles sit for 2 to 3 weeks before opening for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
calories
16 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
702 mg
protein Content
0.4 g
carbohydrate Content
3 g
saturated Fat Content
0.02 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.2 g
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