20 Aug PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: TOMATO CONSERVA

Local Spotlight: San Marzano Tomatoes from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative!

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative is a non-profit organic farmer’s cooperative of over 100 family farmers located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania! They provide fresh, certified organic fruits, vegetables, and other farm fresh products!

It’s tomato season and we’re celebrating it with this flavorful tomato conserva! It’s the perfect addition to any dish where you want to add some rich flavor; like a caprese salad, pasta, soup, stew, or you can even use it as a condiment. These slow-roasted tomatoes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.

Ingredients

4 lb. Ripe San Marzano or Plum Tomatoes, cored and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch think

2 Medium Cloves Garlic, smashed and peeled

1/2 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Method

1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and heat the over to 350 degrees F

2. Divide the tomatoes and garlic between two large rimmed baking sheets.

3. Drizzle oil over tomatoes and season with 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Gently toss the tomatoes to evenly coat with oil and spread in a single layer.

4. Put sheets in oven and lower heat to 225 degrees F. Slowly roast, rotating and switching sheets halfway through, until the tomatoes look like juicy sun-dried tomatoes, wrinkly and slightly browned in spots, 5-6 hours.

5. Let tomatoes cool for at least 10 minutes before serving or using.

NOTE: The conserva can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months.

Before you enjoy your flavorful tomato conserva, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

For more pictures and ideas from this recipe, click here: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/tomato-conserva