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fire roasted tomatoes on a plate with basil

Fire Smoked Tomatoes (Homemade)

Fire smoked tomatoes are an incredibly flavorful and unique dish that can add a delicious smoky flavor to any meal. With just a few staple ingredients needed, you'll be able to create this fire roasted tomato dish quickly and easily!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Appetizer, lunch & dinner meals
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fire roasted tomatoes, fire smoked tomatoes, smoked tomatoes, tomatoe recipe, tomatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Author: Deborah McDonald
Cost: 15

Equipment

  • 1 Wood Chips oak, hickory
  • 1 Smoker grill

Ingredients

  • 8 large tomatoes sliced and seeded
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Kosher salt and ground pepper

Optional

  • 1 tbsp oregano dried or fresh
  • 1 tsp pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp parsley fresh, chopped or dry
  • 1 tbbsp basil fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic

Instructions

  • If you choose to use an open fire or a smoker that allows you to add wood chips instead of pellets, soak wood chips in water for at least one hour.
  • Build a fire in a charcoal grill or fire pit. Let the flames die down, and place the wood chips on the hot coals to create smoke. Allow the coals to become hot and glowing. The more smoke, the better here. If you choose instead to use a smoker, grill, or oven, preheat to around 250°F.
  • Slice the tomatoes in half and pat dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs of your choice. Then, toss in the tomatoes until evenly coated.
  • Place the seasoned tomatoes directly on a grill above the hot coals, evenly spaced, and cut side up. For a smoker or oven, place the tomatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. I prefer to use a stone baking tray when roasting vegetables, as it seems to cook them perfectly every time.
  • Smoke the tomatoes over the coals until they are brown or lightly charred, which may only take a few minutes (20 to 30 minutes). If you use the oven or smoker method, let the tomatoes cook for about 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the desired level of doneness and smokiness. For all methods, keep an eye on them and cook until the edges of the tomatoes begin to brown. You don't want them to over-smoke, burn, or blacken.
  • Remove the fire-smoked tomatoes from heat and let them cool before handlingPeel off any remaining skin on each tomato if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy! These are delicious served in salads, pastas and even served on a piece of avacado toast made.

Notes

    •  Aim to keep the fire between 220°F and 250°F so that you get maximum flavor without burning your tomatoes.
    • Be sure to check on the tomatoes regularly throughout cooking time as they are prone to burn if left unattended.
    • Use a stone baking tray if possible. Stone bakeware heats the tomatoes evenly and creates delicious crispy edges, moist interiors, and perfectly browned finishes.
    • Fire roasted tomatoes can keep for up to two weeks when stored properly in an airtight container, mason jar, or bag in your refrigerator.
    • Try these on a piece of toasted artisan bread with avocado, goat cheese, and salt and pepper. Delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2331IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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