smoked tomatoes

How To Make smoked tomatoes

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 450 degrees. To smoke tomatoes, put 2 cups hickory or mesquite chips in the bottom of a 4-inch deep heavy roasting pan.
• Step 2
  Cover the chips with water and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Step 3
  Drain the water and cover the chips with foil.
• Step 4
  Core 4 large tomatoes and score the tops and bottoms with an X, using a sharp knife.
• Step 5
  Place tomatoes on the foil, cover tightly with additional foil, and put in the oven for 10 minutes. (The foil will puff up like you're making Jiffy Popcorn.)
• Step 6
  Turn the oven down to 250 degrees and cook for 30 minutes longer, until the tomatoes are slightly browned.
• Step 7
  Allow the tomatoes to cool before peeling.
• Step 8
  Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 2 Cups.
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