Slow-Cooked Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. 2
   Without coring, cut the tomatoes in half horizontally.
3. 3
   Brush a sheet pan with the olive oil.
4. 4
   Set the tomatoes on the pan skin side down
5. 5
   Sprinkle the cut faces of the tomatoes with sugar, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Place the tomatoes in the oven, and bake for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until their skins are shriveled and the pulp appears somewhat dry.
7. 7
   The tomatoes should have a jamlike consistency.
8. 8
   Serve warm as a condiment for grilled meats.