Sweet, Salty, Spicy

Directions

1. Cut off the stem end of the tomato and then slice it into approximately 1/2 inch slices.
2. When all the tomatoes are sliced, place them on a rimmed sheet pan.
3. Brush or drizzle olive oil over each tomato slice.
4. Mix the sugar and the salt together. Sprinkle some of the sugar/salt mixture on each tomato.
5. In a mortar, grind the peppercorn until very crushed but not totally pulverized, a rustic sort of grind.
6. Sprinkle some green peppercorns on each tomato slice.
7. Put the pan of tomatoes into a 175 degree oven for about 3 hours. The tomatoes will still be juicy and they will be caramelized. They are great hot or cold.
8. Please note that this recipe does not dry out the tomatoes...it simply concentrates the juice and the flavors for use as a condiment on sandwiches, crostini , as a garnish or by themselves.