Slow-roasted Garlic Tomatoes

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 lbs plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise (use plum tomatoes only for this)
• 6 -8 minced fresh garlic cloves
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• salt
• black pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 200 degrees.
• 2 place the tomatoes cut-side up in a shallow roasting pan.
• 3 in a small bowl combine the minced garlic and oil; spoon over the top tof the tomatoes.
• 4 sprinkle with salt (and black pepper if desired).
• 5 roast for 6-8 hours (roast 8 hours for a more intense flavor).
• 6 cool to room temperature and serve, or store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
• 7 note** if you are serving the chilled tomatoes as a side dish, bring to almost room temperature before serving.