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Smoked tomatoes of different varieties and colors on a baking tray.

EASY Smoked Tomatoes

Smoky-savoury-sweet tomatoes! Eat hot directly off the grill, or use them in other recipes like sauces, salsas, and more.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North America
Keyword: bbq, summer
Servings: 4
Author: Jana Dziak

Ingredients

  • tomatoes cut in half, if very large can be cut in several slices
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried Thyme
  • Olive oil enough to coat the tomatoes
  • Balsamic optional

Instructions

  • Set your Traeger Grill (or whatever smoker you're using) to the Smoke setting and then go prep your tomatoes. By the time the smoker is ready to use, your tomatoes should be ready.
  • Slice your tomatoes in half.
    Supremely large tomatoes can be sliced in several pieces.
    Decide if you wish to keep the pulp and seeds or remove them. This entirely depends on the varieties of tomatoes you're using and what your personal preference is. If you don't know what you like, try it both ways. I keep my tomatoes whole.
  • In a bowl large enough to hold your tomatoes, add enough olive oil to lightly cover the tomatoes.
  • Add your seasonings and herbs. How much you use is up to personal taste and preference and depends on how many tomatoes you're using which is why you won't find exact quantities. For the amount you see in my photos, start with a teaspoon of each garlic powder and dried thyme. For salt and pepper, a big pinch of each.
    Use your hands to toss and coat everything thoroughly and evenly, they work better than spoons.
  • Arrange your tomatoes on a baking tray in a single layer. Overlap is fine as your tomatoes will begin to shrink during the smoking process. Place on the grill.
  • Increase temperature to about 180-200.
  • Check your tomatoes periodically for level of doneness. I like mine to look like they do in the pictures, but you can keep going a bit more if you prefer. Taste some as you go and you'll discover your personal preference.
  • If you're using tomatoes of different sizes, remove the smaller ones as they will finish first, and leave the rest to keep smoking.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (optional) and any fresh herbs.
  • Tomatoes will be done in approximately 45 minutes. The edges will begin to curl and insides to bubble.

Notes

Substitutions & Variations
There are SO many ways to flavor your smoked tomatoes. Simple salt and pepper is enough, but here are more herbs and seasonings that are perfect.
  • Tomatoes & Basil | Add fresh or dried basil + chervil + garlic + tarragon
  • Tomato & Prosciutto | Add fresh basil at the eng along with thinly sliced prosciutto
  • Tomato & Watermelon | A smoked tomato and watermelon salad is AMAZING. Add some prosciutto too.
  • Tomato, Mozzarella & Fresh Herb | After smoking, add fresh basil with thinly sliced mozzarella along with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic.
  • Tomato & Avocado | Tomatoes and avocado are a perfect pairing! Put this on a sandwich with prosciutto and you're going to love it.
  • Smoked Tomato Salsa | Take your favorite salsa recipe up a notch and replace some or all of the fresh tomatoes with smoked tomatoes.
Storage & Freezing
These are best served warm or at room temperature. They can be refrigerated very well for up to a week in an airtight container or frozen for up to 3 months.
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