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Tomato Aspic

The Editors
Yield
Makes 8 servings.
Category
Salads
Course
Side Dishes
Occasions
Thanksgiving
Preparation Method
Simmer
Sources
Weekly Wisdom
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Talk about vintage! Tomato Aspics are making a comeback. Fond memories have resurrected this savory tomato jello which was once popular at your ladies luncheons. One reader called it a mix between jello and a Virgin Mary! It’s great paired with cold meats as well as roasted poultry.

Ingredients
4 cups tomato juice, divided
1 teaspoon minced onion
Optional: 2 bay leaves
Optional: 4 whole peppercorns
Optional: 4 cardamom seeds (or 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg)
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
2 packages (3 ounces each) plain or lemon gelatin
Optional: watercress or lettuce, as garnish
Instructions

Heat half the tomato juice to a boil and add seasonings. Simmer for 5 minutes and strain. Add strained juice to gelatin, and stir to dissolve.

Add remaining juice, and pour into a 1-quart mold or 8x8-inch pan. You could also use ramekins.

Chill until firm (at least 2 hours), then unmold.

Serve over greens, plain, or with a blue cheese or other dressing.

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