Brown Butter Tomatoes | Easy Garden to Table Recipe

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[@jillsarcasmo]

What Jess is referring to in the video. The Maillard reaction is the chemical reaction that occurs in the presence of heat between amino acids and reducing sugars that results in food browning thereby producing fresh aromas and flavors. Maillard is pronounced as “my-ard”, and is named after the French chemist Louis Camille Maillard, who figured out the science behind the Maillard reaction in 1912. (Hoping to be helpful, not trying to be a know it all

[@melissadean7471]

That’s really cool! Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@DZ-rl8ut]

I can't even imagine hot butter on tomatoes, up there with bananas and peanut butter. Till I tried it. Yum

[@rarephoenix]

It's also possible to produce acrylamide by that effect which in the U.S. is labeled as an extremely dangerous substance.

[@rarephoenix]

@@DZ-rl8utpeanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches are also to die for.

[@erikas974]

Wow thank you for this. I love to learn things and that was so interesting. 🎉❤👌👍

[@jujube2407]

I have 15 cherry tomatos ( 3 kinds) as we speak in a tiny bowl on my counter... I know you'd "get it" I'm not rich... but I'm pretty tomato "well-off" 😂 or tomato "upper middle class" right now😂

[@Fishinghappily]

😂😂😂😂me too I’m tomato rich in abundance🎉

[@tonyap4727]

😂😂

[@abigailontiveros5111]

I make this for my son but I add cut up pieces of baguette and the little balls of mozzarella. He loves it! He is a garden baby so he loves anything tomatoes.

[@Mrsrchy17]

Yum. Sounds so good. Almost like a caprese salad minus the balsamic vinegar, EVOO, and basil.

[@BramptonGardener]

Ohhh glad I read this I'm making it now and will add tiny cubes of mozzarella.

[@JMRiwoe]

Oh, that sounds extraordinarily divine. I have some smoked mozzarella that I usually put in an omelette. I'm thinking I'll do the omelette and add this over the top with the mozzarella in the tomatoes. Thank you and Jess!

[@BramptonGardener]

@@JMRiwoe I lied I used brie instead, amazing

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Your giddy reaction to farm food is infectious in the absolute best way!

[@user-pr8ib1sh8v]

In my whole 72 years I have never heard of this tomato goodness. I am definitely going to give it a whirl.

[@maryjinkerson5246]

I’m 66 never heard of this well I tried it it’s so good grand son loved it thanks

[@samanthahoos9827]

❤ I made this for myself and had to put some in the refrigerator until the next meal - it wasn’t there! ‘Someone’ ate it as a leftover and wouldn’t admit it. 😂

[@Meg_Davis]

"I may be saying it wrong, I learned it from reading." We're proud of you, Jess!! ❤

[@nancyschwartz5665]

mind officially boggled.....I don't like vegetables...I know....I'm learning...I'm tasting...I'm growing. This was Soooooo delicious...used cherry tomatos from the bumblebee collection. YUMMERS!!

[@tommathews3964]

She ain’t kidding, folks! Delicious! I can also recommend a broccoli, cauliflower, onion, brown butter for those cooler months! I even sprinkle a bit of cheese over the veggies before the hot butter hits. Trust me on this one! 😉

[@theIAMofME]

I was thinking parmesan or Asiago. What kind of cheese did you use???

[@chelseyrhodes2114]

Oh my 😳🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@wilddawgfarm]

I do brown butter green beans. y'all. seriously need to try them! OMG.

[@BramptonGardener]

Ohhh sounds awesome 😎

[@LeahCordero-i9l]

My go to lunch last summer was inspired by this recipe. Two slices of tomato with the browned butter, sprinkle of fresh herbs, and the second magical ingredient “goat milk crème fraiche” from a local farmers market vendor. All between two slices of bread, heated in a cast iron skillet so the goat milk crepe fraiche softened. Nothing better! Can’t wait for my first one in a couple weeks!

[@missklibs3257]

As a chemist, I discovered the Millard reaction in high school and it is one of the reasons I went into chemistry! I have loved brown butter sage on just about everything. Heard about it back in the 90s. Grateful that you are spreading the word about simple cooking that tastes divine!!

[@esspyarrow8772]

Maillard is pronounced My-yard. Words are wierd. And delicious ❤

[@nanathecanner]

I love your personality! I found The Farmers Table even before I knew about Roots and Refuge, so for me I am seeing it all the other way around. If that makes sense lol I love cooking and I am loving your cooking tutorials so much! Thanks you for being you. A sweet and genuine person. 💛

[@BradfordHomestead]

The first time I tried this was a couple years ago when you made them with Ben and shot a video. I used Yellow Pear and red sweet 100 cherry tomatoes. It was PHENOMENAL!

[@angelad.8944]

I had the first white cucumber out of the garden today. Same reaction, lol. 🤤

[@Gardengirlie04]

I remember you and Ben doing this as a final post from your home in Arkansas!

[@Luciana98]

Me, too!:) ❤

[@lindasummer2343]

I fell in love with brown butter when I was introduced to it by a German friend many, many years ago. I just pulled potatoes from our garden yesterday and cooked some with brown butter and parsley, like in Germany. I think I pulled mine off the heat too soon because it didn’t have that nice nutty flavor. It goes from yummy to burnt instantly so I was afraid to burn it and it was bubbling so much that I couldn’t monitor the color of the butter very well. I still enjoyed my potatoes for dinner and some more fried up with eggs for breakfast this morning. I can’t wait to try the brown butter when my tomatoes come in. Thanks for all of your joy and enthusiasm.

[@johnnyerrington4605]

I've never heard of brown butter tomatoes, I'm gonna try it. Can't wait for the brown butter peach cobbler. Have a great weekend Jess!

[@patriciagarner2732]

Thank you Jessica! I tried this after watching your video. I went outside and picked one of my German Johnson tomatoes. You are right, the first bite I immediately thought I tasted lobster in drawn butter! This is delicious. Wow! A great recipe.

[@leelaking-sannyasin5669]

Absolute Magic. Brown Butter tomatoes are a delightful surprise. I've been enjoying this Roots and Refuge / Farmer's Table delicacy since you mention it a few years ago on of your Roots & Refuge, Arkansas, video. Jess, you’ve inspired me to conduct all kinda Brown Butter experiments: steamed snap beans--heavenly; oven roasted roots like golden beets and carrots; things like snap peas, mushrooms, and onions need to softened by some form of cooking before over pouring Brown Butter, but they are divine stand alone or together. Brown Butter even elevates baked goods like cookies. Big love and gratitude.

[@ourhomesteadclassroom]

A friend of mine makes the most amazing Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats... a MUST TRY when it comes to brown butter recipes! 🧈

[@amyhilyar1055]

A few years ago, brand new to gardening I found you and this snack!❤

[@julie-annepineau4022]

Not a fan of big tomatoes but will try with cherry ones once they start coming in. The lobster and butter reference sold me!

[@domesti-city]

Jess, I saw you make this on R&R to share with Ben, and I had a huge Kellogg's breakfast tomato sitting on the counter, so it became the trial recipe. Oh, heaven! Sometimes now when I make it I like to toss a couple sage leaves in the butter to fry up as it browns. Many yummy iterations yet to be discovered. I make a baked feta to take to potlucks, and I can see putting these tomatoes on top!

[@sn232]

Browned Butter over Steamed Cauliflower is fantastic!

[@miephoex]

Have eaten tomatoes prepared this way for over seventy years. Common preparation in our home. (Dutch). Delicious. Also liked it served on crispy toast with black pepper.

[@karenchaney9160]

Oh my you are making my mouth water. My first tomato will be made this way

[@tiffanypope881]

I made this for the first time for myself hubby and a friend. Amazing! I have never browned butter before but man.... this will be a summer treat during BBQ's. The hubby who is not a huge tomato fan was even Impressed. We toped our toasted sourdough with this and we were ot disappointed.

[@sharonbrunotte3972]

I tried for the 1st time when U and Ben showed us!! So very yummy!!😁

[@sarajseiberthesavannahdarter]

I dont eat tomatoes and I actually read it wrong when I clicked on it 😂 my brain said potato, brown butter potatoes are fantastic so anyone who eats tomatoes I can imagine would love this. Would love to see other brown butter recipes I think its definitely series worthy. 💜💜

[@Rand1280]

I'm definitely trying this tonight when i get home. I remember you showing on R&R but forgot about it. You always make me smile Jessica

[@erikas974]

I have never tried this recipe but when you tasted Jess your face just was a joy to watch so because of it I will try as soon as my tomatoes ripe. Funny enough I have a volunteer tomato growing next to the septic tank the middle of winter. No idea how and why but I am not complaining just waiting🍅🍅🍅😊🎉

[@stefflcus]

Another reason to use stainless instead of cast iron or nonstick is so you can see the color of the butter. It's a pretty wild guessing game to tell when it's about to go too brown in cast iron (you can tell with your nose, but it's LOTS harder and why would you do that to yourself?), especially if you have foamy butter. THANK YOU for sharing this again! I'm away from my home tomatoes, but I'm going to the farmers market in the town I'm visiting first thing in the morning to get tomatoes for this! I CAN'T WAIT.

[@starstar777stsr]

Just put garden tomatoes on the countertop to try this..have a glorious day!

[@teresajones7086]

I tried this a few years ago when you first showed us how to make it; Mind BLOWN! this is one of my favorite flavors. I'm looking forward to my first big slicer--that baby's getting a butter bath!

[@sjelani69]

Can’t wait to try! My husband loves roasted tomatoes with his steak. Next time I will try it with his steak!

[@kimparker1752]

You shared this when you were still in Arkansas and I tried it for the first time. It is not really even explainable how good this is. My slicers are not ready yet but getting some cherries are so this reminder is up for later today to make it!! Thanks for reminding me!!😍

[@jamjar5716]

I can not think of anything that the addition of butter does not make better!😊

[@carissalizotte8977]

I have watched you make a video about this previously.. but man, thanks for this reminder. I AM MAKING this as soon as my tomatoes ripen!

[@patriceg1100]

I love brown butter on everything!!! Definitely trying this!!! I can’t wait!!!

[@eldenl1]

@patriceg1100 I agree, I first tried brown butter by accident. I got distracted making my fried eggs for breakfast and my butter was dark but since it didn't smell burned I quickly added my eggs to fry. Delicious!

[@Garden-ish]

Jess. Holy moly. I've been wanting to do this recipe for 2 years! Finally was able to - and with my 1st tomato from the garden! Whoaaaaa!! Whole nother level with this!

[@LoveGrowLiveFree]

❤ I learned it from reading! Growing up i've read a lot. Both my parents were college educated, so they had a vocabulary. One time, I went to my mom and I was talking to her about the guys "lay-pulls" he was wearing. She looked at me confused and said what? I said lay pulls! Again, she asked me what, for clarification. By this point, I was irritated, not wanting to feel stupid. I hollered out. You know, the laypullss on the guy's jacket. Doing an exaggerative hands moving up and down my chest as if it were on a jacket. She said OH! You mean lapels!! I never lived that down for the next twenty years.She laughed so hard! Wonderful memory ❤️ I'd only ever read it in a book😂

[@debbie2928]

You just made my tomatoes fattening! I'm never going to lose those pounds! 😆

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

This butter fat is actually healthy for you! A healthy fat.. Way better than eating any kind of sugar, processed foods that turn to sugar that turns to fat in your body!! So enjoy this healthy version!!

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

This butter fat is actually healthy for you! A healthy fat.. Way better than eating any kind of sugar, processed foods that turn to sugar that turns to fat in your body!! So enjoy this healthy version!!

[@rachaelclemons8501]

I was thinking the same thing as I was literally DRINKING the tomato butter juice at the end of the bowl.

[@shawna2037]

This has become a summer staple in our home from the first time you posted this recipe from your kitchen in Arkansas. My son especially loves them ❤

[@sophiabultena6781]

Im pregnant and this sounds sooooo good 😅 gonna run to the garden real quick 😂

[@jeas4980]

Congratulations

[@sophiabultena6781]

@@jeas4980 awe thanks 🥹😊❤️

[@lw7240]

I love grilled tomatoes either grill or air fryer. Yum xx❤❤

[@falinegallagher1218]

I can't wait to try this. I think this is the first tomatoes "recipe," without garlic.

[@lauriknox2486]

You turned me onto this a few years back. Thank you, thank you and YUMMM!!!! It is now a regular thing for me. I do a slight variation... I use unsalted butter otherwise it is too salty for me. I also throw some greens in the bowl with the tomatoes, usually arugula but sometimes spinach. I often have it with a scoop of cottage cheese on the side. SO GOOD! Now I have to wait for tomatoes (another month from now here at 9000ft+ in the Colorado mountains). Maybe I'l pick up some store bought... hmmm?

[@ernieconway6116]

My mouth was watering watching this recipe!

[@carolynsue]

I had a beefsteak tomato that needed to be used so I made this for lunch. Yummy....ate the entire tomato!

[@flatcreek4665]

Had never heard of this before. I am headed out to the vines to find a tomato now! Thanks again Jess! UPDATE: It is very good! If you are a lover of tomatoes & cottage cheese…I think you will love this too!

[@Stoiccappy]

I started making this last year when you did a video about it. It's so good it's almost painful. Divine, voluptuous, rich and sweet...insanely delicious.

[@kellygoodwin1439]

Have Miah try it for the Farmer's Table crowd! 😄

[@tonis7791]

Drooling!!! I’ve been reading comments and I’m always so moved at the Joy you bring Jess, I Am blessed every time I watch! Also it seems tomatoes are taking their time producing this year!!! Interesting. I sure am going to try this! I think BB sage or thyme would be amazing too! Love love love

[@kellymoody8326]

Oh my gosh I cannot wait to try this! I never would have put the two together but I am more than willing to try it.

[@ThisWorldisNotOurHomestead]

I was just recently thinking of when you shared this recipe on Roots and Refuge a while back and I wanted to try it with my homegrown tomatoes. The timing of this video is perfect, thank you Jess! I look forward to trying it!

[@bubblesUK]

Absolutely going to try this once my tomatoes are ready 😃

[@katharine5606]

I'm watching this while eating a homegrown tomato and mayo sandwich on bakery bread... so yummy! And I'll definitely try this recipe-- thanks!

[@leelaking-sannyasin5669]

Try toasting the bread in Brown Butter ---OMG! So good.

[@akitalove22]

Just made this with my black cherry tomatoes and I’m hooked. I added a bit of garlic, after I tasted it as you made it and it too was fantastic. With the leftover brown butter I sautéed some yellow squash with onions, it was delicious. I can see your point about brown butter elevating a dish, thank you so much, I can’t wait to share this wonderful dish.

[@blackrock5749]

I can’t wait for my first slicer to ripen so that I can try this!

[@coreydavidson3501]

All I can think of is Joey in response to Rachel's trifle mix up. Tomatoes: GOOD! Butter: GOOD! I will try it. I love butter and tomatoes.

[@jamesdavis-ov8cz]

What also really good is when you fry bacon while the grease is hot poor it over tomatoes. Heavenly taste!

[@lindap9079]

I tried this twice, it just DID NOT knock my socks off. BUT watching the original video with Ben too, too cute!!!!

[@mandeamcdaniel8611]

I eat this like once a week at this point SO GOOD 😍

[@robynrosenau5986]

I must try this! I absolutely love tomatoes!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

I can't believe that this is new to me. And I'm so excited to get home from work and make this for dinner!! Yay Jess yay!

[@farfromhomesteading5255]

I can't wait to have ripe tomatoes in the garden so I can try this!

[@dlbrenny]

I can't wait to try this as soon as my tomatoes are ready!

[@marking-time-gardens]

Ohhh... thinking about little thin strips of fresh basil in with the tomato... then the brown butter! Blessings Kiddo! 🌻🐛🌿💚🙏💕

[@daniellebanner1686]

My mom made this when I was growing up! It’s one of my favorite ways to have tomatoes. It’s especially good with Kalamata olives over angel hair pasta with pepper. You can also add mizithra cheese, we called it “snow” on top haha!

[@BramptonGardener]

I love brown butter pasta with mizithera

[@theIAMofME]

Thank you! Thank You! THANK YOU! 😃

[@cbeyett1]

So good. Made my mouth water watching you make it. Ohioan here that doesn't have ripe tomatoes yet. So sad.

[@marlaherrington5320]

Excited to try this. Thanks for sharing again.

[@AlexandriaAndrews3]

Oh man, I am definitely trying this tonight!

[@SweetLike]

Every summer you make this video and every summer I try it with all my store bought items and dream about a day when I can make it with tomatoes grown by me. But I do think last summer you sliced the tomatoes and this cubing makes a lot more sense

[@islandgirl3615]

Ooh! Saving this for when my tomatoes are ready 😋

[@melanieholleymeanderthal]

We watched this video last night and I made it for our breakfast using 3 types of tomatoes- Dr. Wyche’s yellow, Paul Robeson, and Cherokee Purple. It was scrumptious (and I think that’s the only time I’ve ever used that word.) I even finished it off with Maldon flaky salt. Tomato and mayo sandwiches are great but brown butter tomatoes are next level.

[@tammykaltreider]

One of my favorite recipes that you’ve shared in the past! Yummy, yum yum ✌️🤍

[@mlc7896]

EVERYONE MUST TRY THIS…..IT IS SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!!!

[@cindypelletier9365]

Going to try this for sure with my home grown tomatoes!

[@jayneward6649]

I absolutely love tomatoes, so I'm definitely going to try this 🍅🍅🍅

[@AltheaWest]

Love your content and channel! Happy to hear there's a Canada adventure coming! -sending all love and fishy vibes from BC :)

[@hollywoodring238]

My absolute favorite!!! Been eating since you shared a year or 2 ago!! Amazing!!!!

[@pennybolstad3925]

I watched you do this a couple years ago and I have my first rips tomatoe and it is mine for this thank you for this it is the best❤

[@rossmail5924]

Oh I'll have to try remember next summer; Southern hemisphere here!

[@stephanieeager1315]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! I've never had this before. Thank you for sharing!

[@sunshinecindy570]

I can't wait to try this when my tomatoes start to ripping! Nothing like home grown tomatoes 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@AppletreeAdvertising]

Just made this as I was watching! YUM! I used 3 tablespoons of butter which is a lot for me...with 2 tomatoes, and I did have a lot of leftover butter in my bowl. 😊

[@BTatNWD]

You got me hooked on this recipe a few years ago… love it!!! 🧈🍅😋

[@bethgaither1214]

You had me at lobster and butter! ❤ Definitely trying that soon. I made a new batch of Basil Tea today😊

[@robingreany899]

That looks delicious. Will definitely be trying. Think my husband would like it too. Thank you for another amazing recipe. ❤️

[@pegmountney2708]

This is a summer staple for me & thank you Jess, I discovered it from you years ago! Of the several varieties of tomatoes I grow, my "go to's" for this dish are a combo of my Juan Flamme (orange apricot sized) & Paul Robeson or Berkley Tie Dye tomatoes. The brightly sweet citrus of the Juan Flamme & the smokiness of the Reds combined with the browned butter is spectacular. Sometimes if I'm feeling extra fancy, I'll toss an herb in the butter to go with. Sage, tarragon or thyme work very nicely! Thanks for sharing this recipe again for us. Everyone needs to give this a try!!😊

[@izholmes]

I’ve made this a bunch of times thanks to you! It is exactly as you say, like lobster in butter AND ridiculously delicious. 🤤🍅🧈🤤

[@lori2182]

I was watching as I was making my lunch and decided to try it. I do love tomatoes. I have my first ripe Hungarian Heart tomato and I made the recipe and it was okay but I’m afraid I wasn’t as enthusiastic as you. Would have probably preferred my tomato with cottage cheese or a fried bologna and tomato sandwich.

[@merridian74]

I hope I remember this when our tomatoes are ripe. They just started setting fruit

[@susanmckenna3882]

I made thid last year wgen you shated it on your ither channel. Next level delicious! I just picked my 1st 3 tomatos today. They will be in browned butter tomorrow!

[@onlybev1]

My tomatoes aren't near ready but I will go to the farmers market and get some there. This looks dreamy.

[@tamarasteinmeier9272]

One of my favorite breakfasts is frying an egg in quite a bit of butter, putting it on a piece of toast, and then adding some chopped tomatoes to the pan and maybe a bit of basil and just tossing it for a second or 5. I have a feeling it is a very similar idea of flavors!