In the South, a Blue Plate Special was historically a quick and inexpensive meal for travelers served on popular Blue Willow china. The term came into common usage in the early 1900s at diners, where it was used to refer to the special of the day. Serve stewed tomatoes as a side to your own Blue Plate Special, such as fried chicken or chicken-fried steak.
Suggested Beverage: Since stewed tomatoes are likely to be a side dish, you’re better off matching your drink with your main course.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the celery and onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until soft. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, sugar, and allspice and cook for 10 minutes, until heated through.
Step 2
Transfer the contents of the pan to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours, until the tomatoes have broken down. Just before serving, add the lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
