Tomato Confit

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Peel and core: 4 medium tomatoes.
3. 3
   In the bottom of a baking dish just large enough to hold the tomatoes snugly, scatter: A few basil sprigs.
4. 4
   Arrange the tomatoes core side down on top of the basil.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with: Salt.
6. 6
   Add: About 1/2 cup olive oil.
7. 7
   Bake for about 50 minutes.
8. 8
   The tomatoes are done when lightly browned on top and completely tender.
9. 9
   Remove them carefully when serving.
10. 10
    The oil left behind can be saved to add to a vinaigrette or other sauce.