To get the most out of your tomatoes, it's important to understand their profile to know how they'll shine best. With five simple tricks, enhancing tomatoes can be a breeze.

First, counteract the water in your tomatoes by slicing them and adding salt to each slice. This will draw out the moisture in minutes, leaving you with a deeper, undiluted flavor.

Second, if you're dealing with high-acid, sour tomatoes, use some sugar to offset the acidity. If you're making a tomato sauce, add a pinch of sugar, taste, and add more as needed.

Third, if your tomatoes are too tart even with sugar, add a pinch of baking soda. The baking soda will raise the tomatoes' pH level and work with the sugar to tame the sourness.

Fourth, roast your tomato in an oven. The oven will make its skin crispy, evaporate moisture, and sweeten it by caramelizing its natural sugars without requiring extra ingredients.

Fifth, use tomatoes' acidity to your advantage by pairing them with sweet ingredients. This will let their acidity shine and make for a tasty dish without needing to alter them.