Step 1

Gently wash tomatoes to remove any dirt or particles and stem.

Step 2

Start with clean glass jars (or other non-porous non-metal fermenting vessel).

Step 3

Pour salt and a little water into your fermenting vessel, stir to begin dissolving salt.

Step 4

Add several garlic cloves, herbs or spices to the jar, if using.

Step 5

Pack vessel full of tomatoes.

Step 6

Pour more water to cover.

Step 7

Cap jar with lid.

Step 8

Leave out at room temperature for 3-4 weeks.

Step 9

Move to cold storage.