Fire Roasted Tomatoes

Smoky, charred tomatoes that come out tender and juicy - a delicious and versatile alternative to store-bought varieties.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds roma tomatoes (cut in half lengthwise)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Move one oven rack to the highest position.
2. 2Preheat the broiler to high, 500℉.
3. 3Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a broiler safe rack inside.
4. 4Arrange halved tomatoes evenly on the rack, cut side up on. Brush each tomato half with olive oil using a silicone or pastry brush; season with salt and pepper.
5. 5Place the baking sheet on the highest oven rack and bake broil 15 to 20 minutes. Check tomatoes at the 10-minute mark to determine the remaining time needed. You don’t want to completely burn the tomatoes, but leave them slightly charred.
6. 6When the tomatoes are done to your liking, remove the baking sheet and set aside until the tomatoes are cool enough to handle.
7. 7Peel the skin off each tomato half (it should come off easily - recipe note #2). Chop tomatoes (if desired) and use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.