Vodka-Spiked Cherry Tomatoes with Pepper Salt

Vodka-Spiked Cherry Tomatoes with Pepper Salt
Vodka-Spiked Cherry Tomatoes with Pepper Salt
These tender, potent little orbs make a splendid Bloody Mary—esque addition to a beach-blanket picnic or a fancy cocktail party, and they tend to disappear in no time flat. Blanching them makes quick work of slipping off their skins.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres
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  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • Carbohydrate 1 g(0%)
  • Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 0 g(0%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)
  • Sodium 48 mg(2%)
  • Calories 9

Preparation Cut a small X in bottom of each tomato. Blanch tomatoes, 5 at a time, in a saucepan of boiling water 3 seconds. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and peel, transferring to a large shallow dish. Stir together vodka, vinegar, sugar, and zest until sugar has dissolved, then pour over tomatoes, gently tossing to coat. Marinate, chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Stir together salt and pepper and serve with tomatoes for dipping. Cooks' note:Tomatoes can be peeled and vodka marinade prepared 1 day ahead and kept separately, chilled.

Preparation Cut a small X in bottom of each tomato. Blanch tomatoes, 5 at a time, in a saucepan of boiling water 3 seconds. Immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain and peel, transferring to a large shallow dish. Stir together vodka, vinegar, sugar, and zest until sugar has dissolved, then pour over tomatoes, gently tossing to coat. Marinate, chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour. Stir together salt and pepper and serve with tomatoes for dipping. Cooks' note:Tomatoes can be peeled and vodka marinade prepared 1 day ahead and kept separately, chilled.