Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 small clove garlic, smashed

Instructions:

  1. Arrange the thick tomato slices on a platter in a single layer, slightly overlapping. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Place the butter in a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat. Melt and stir occasionally until the butter foams and the color shifts to golden brown with mahogany-colored specks at the bottom.
  3. Add the smashed garlic and fresh thyme to the browned butter. Sizzle for 30 seconds, then remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  4. Spoon the sizzling brown butter and toasted herbs directly over the plated tomatoes, ensuring each slice is evenly coated.