Pan-Fried Confit Cherry Tomatoes

The pan-fried confit cherry tomatoes are a tasty side dish perfect for accompanying main courses. The original recipe for confit cherry tomatoes involves baking at a low temperature for about two hours; if you don’t want, or don’t have time, to turn on the oven, you can make pan-fried confit cherry tomatoes, reducing the cooking time. In just a few minutes, you’ll get delicious tomatoes that are also ideal as a condiment for pasta, pizza and main courses.

If you have an air fryer, I recommend the recipe:
Confit Cherry Tomatoes in an Air Fryer

Pan-Fried Confit Cherry Tomatoes
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 2People
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Seasonality: Summer

Ingredients

  • 9 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt

Steps

  • To make the pan-fried confit cherry tomatoes, wash and clean the cherry tomatoes, cut them in half lengthwise.

  • In a pan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the garlic clove. Place over low heat and warm the oil.

  • Place the cherry tomatoes in the pan, season them with brown sugar and oregano.

  • Cook the cherry tomatoes over medium heat, occasionally turning them gently, being careful not to break them.

  • Cook until the cherry tomatoes are well caramelized on all surfaces and become tender.

  • Once cooked, remove the garlic clove and serve the cherry tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Enjoy your meal!

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    Pan-Fried Confit Cherry Tomatoes
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