That’s why my neighbor envies me: I’ve been storing tomatoes this way for 10 years and they’re always as fresh as summer.

Ingredients

• Fresh ripe tomatoes
• Sauerkraut (with brine)
• Clean glass jars with lids

Instructions

1. Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and dry them with a clean towel.
2. In a sterilized jar, place a layer of sauerkraut at the bottom.
3. Add whole tomatoes on top, packing them gently but without squishing.
4. Alternate layers of sauerkraut and tomatoes until the jar is full, finishing with a sauerkraut layer.
5. Pour enough sauerkraut brine to cover the tomatoes completely.
6. Seal the jar tightly with a clean lid.
7. Store the jars in a cool, dark place (like a cellar or pantry).
8. Let them ferment and preserve naturally. The tomatoes will stay fresh, flavorful, and full of that summer taste for months.

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