Masseria Mirogallo Whole Hand-Peeled Tomatoes

Masseria Mirogallo Pomodori Pelati, or hand peeled tomatoes, are a pantry powerhouse, retaining their hearty texture and sweet, bright acidity even after cooking. Keep a jar of these whole, peeled tomatoes on hand for making ragù, braises or a simple starter dish, like Rolando Beramendi's Spaccatelle di Pomodori (Broken Tomato Halves).

Tomatoes peeled by hand are a typical Lucan specialty from Basilicata, and the Masseria Mirogallo family takes great pride in following traditions with all their authentic Italian products. First, the ripe tomatoes are hand harvested, carefully cleaned, and then quickly blanched and peeled by hand. The tomatoes are then jarred and briefly pasteurized, to ensure the natural flavor isn’t cooked out of the sealed jar. They maintain a purity, sitting in nothing but their own juice, no salt or water has been added.