Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

Very fresh and simple five-step recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 17m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 17m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (10 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

41
Calories
0.2g
Fat
0mg
Cholesterol
8g
Carbs
5g
Sugar
2.6g
Protein
Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

Recipe Description

This is my simple five-step recipe for Southern-Style Tomato Aspic. A few years ago I took a month-long road trip through Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, trying out every kind of southern dish I could get my hands on along the way (check out my Pickled Pig’s Trotters recipe inspired by the same experience!).

Tomato aspic was definitely one of the more out-there ones but still…I get it! For a start, it’s a work of art – this ruby-red, glossy jelly, usually made in a beautiful mold so it stands out from every other dish on the dinner table. It tastes a bit like a Bloody Mary cocktail! And who doesn’t love one of those right? In the South tomato aspic tends to be served at special occasions – you can imagine how festive it looks served up on a bed of bright green lettuce leaves for a Christmas feast!

To make my Southern-Style Tomato Aspic, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Dissolve the gelatin

    5 min
    Step 1 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Pour the boiling water into a bowl and add the gelatin, stirring until it has fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Heat the wet ingredients and aromatics

    10 min
    Step 2 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Add the vegetable juice, Worcestershire sauce, cloves, and bay leaf to a small pan. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Take out the cloves and the bay leaf and dispose of them.

  3. 3

    Add the vegetables

    1 min
    Step 3 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Add the chopped onion and celery to the pan.

  4. 4

    Combine with the gelatin

    1 min
    Step 4 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Pour the vegetable juice into the bowl containing the gelatin and mix thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Chill

    60 min
    Step 5 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Place in the refrigerator for around an hour, until set.

  6. 6

    Serving Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

    Step 6 - Southern-Style Tomato Aspic

Use your favorite copper mold to make this Southern-Style Tomato Aspic look even more stunning! Take a snap of your beautiful creation and tag #cookmerecipes when you post it!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Virginia Adams
September 13, 2024
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Simply delicious jelly!

Katherine Smith
February 22, 2024
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So deliciously simple! I made this aspic for our holiday dinner and everyone couldn’t stop raving about it. It reminded me of my road trip in the South—perfectly complemented by the festive atmosphere.

Xandra McCoy
October 10, 2023
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This aspic was a hit at our family reunion!

Tommy Parker
October 10, 2023
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Man, this Southern-Style Tomato Aspic is just superb! I tried it for a family dinner and it totally impressed everyone. It looks like art and tastes like a party in your mouth, reminds me of my trip down south last year! Def making it again for the holidays, no doubt.

Patricia López
June 20, 2021
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La receta de aspic de tomate es simplemente fabulosa y un gran éxito en casa.

Luca
April 12, 2021
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Superb taste experience!

Ivy
February 10, 2021
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Wow! This Southern-Style Tomato Aspic is totally stunning! I made it for a family gathering and everyone was wowed by its beauty and taste. It reminded me of the delicious dishes I tried on my road trip in the South. Will make again!!!

Kyle Anderson
August 5, 2019
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I recently tried this Southern-Style Tomato Aspic for a family gathering. It reminded me of that road trip I took through the South, tasting all those amazing dishes! The glossy, ruby-red jello was a showstopper and tasted just like my favorite Bloody Mary. So good!

Amanda Smith
June 5, 2019
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I made this tomato aspic for my family reunion, it was a hit! So shiny and delicious, just like my trip to the South!

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Real traditional tomato aspic!

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