Sherry Cherry Tomatoes
This simple recipe transforms cherry tomatoes into a flavorful side dish by roasting them with garlic, onion, sherry, and a touch of sweetness. It's an easy, quick, and versatile preparation, perfect for enhancing various meals with bright, concentrated tomato flavor.
Equipment
- 1 Oven-Safe Skillet Preferably cast iron or heavy-bottomed to retain heat
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula For sautéing and tossing
- 1 Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Main
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 turns of the pan
- 3 large cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or dry sherry wine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Preheat a skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic and onions. Sweat them out 2 to 3 minutes then add cherry tomatoes. Turn tomatoes to coat in fat. Add sherry vinegar or sherry, sugar, pepper flakes and salt. Toss to coat tomatoes and roast for 18 to 20 minutes.
Notes
1. For best results, use a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil as it forms the foundation of the flavor. Ensure your skillet is adequately preheated before adding aromatics to promote proper sweating, not browning.
2. When adding cherry tomatoes, ensure they are in a single layer or do not overcrowd the pan. This allows them to roast rather than steam, concentrating their sweetness and developing a richer flavor profile.
3. The sherry vinegar adds a crucial acidic brightness. Adjust the amount of sugar to balance the acidity of your specific tomatoes and sherry, tasting as you go. A pinch more red pepper flakes can elevate the heat if desired.
4. These tomatoes are fantastic as a side dish, tossed with pasta, spooned over grilled fish or chicken, or served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.
2. When adding cherry tomatoes, ensure they are in a single layer or do not overcrowd the pan. This allows them to roast rather than steam, concentrating their sweetness and developing a richer flavor profile.
3. The sherry vinegar adds a crucial acidic brightness. Adjust the amount of sugar to balance the acidity of your specific tomatoes and sherry, tasting as you go. A pinch more red pepper flakes can elevate the heat if desired.
4. These tomatoes are fantastic as a side dish, tossed with pasta, spooned over grilled fish or chicken, or served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.