For canning, that is! My tomato plants are producing faster than I can use them, so I started saving ripe ones in the fridge until I had enough for a batch of stewed tomatoes. (After a week I had a grocery sack exploding, which was more than enough for 7 pint jars.)
I love my Ball canning book. As you can see the instructions are clear and easy, and even illustrated! I like to can tomatoes in their own juice, so the only things you have to add are a little lemon juice and a little salt.
Canning can be overwhelming, but my mom taught me that it's all about the prep work. Once you have your jars clean and heating, your lids on simmer, your water bath hot, and all your supplies out, the rest is easy. This first step is blanching the skins--you soak them in boiling water for one minute, then transfer them to cold water and the skins slip right off.
Next you chop them to the desired size and fill your jars. Add the other ingredients, put the lids on, and you are ready for processing.
I loved using these last winter in soups, stews, spaghetti, and especially in my
favorite chili recipe. Looking forward to it!
For canning, that is! My tomato plants are producing faster than I can use them, so I started saving ripe ones in the fridge until I had enough for a batch of stewed tomatoes. (After a week I had a grocery sack exploding, which was more than enough for 7 pint jars.)
I love my Ball canning book. As you can see the instructions are clear and easy, and even illustrated! I like to can tomatoes in their own juice, so the only things you have to add are a little lemon juice and a little salt.
Canning can be overwhelming, but my mom taught me that it's all about the prep work. Once you have your jars clean and heating, your lids on simmer, your water bath hot, and all your supplies out, the rest is easy. This first step is blanching the skins--you soak them in boiling water for one minute, then transfer them to cold water and the skins slip right off.
Next you chop them to the desired size and fill your jars. Add the other ingredients, put the lids on, and you are ready for processing.
I loved using these last winter in soups, stews, spaghetti, and especially in my favorite chili recipe. Looking forward to it!
Can I come have a canning party with you? I don't really know what I'm doing but I have jars and fruit. I have no stove since mine is a cooktop and I've heard you can't can on those. You can say no. Who wants another canning mess?
ReplyDeleteI love stewed tomatoes. I also can a tomato puree with garlic using the same method. I use it in soups and also to make Mexican rice when I don't have access to fresh 'maters. YUM. I love canning. This year I had a friend with crazy excess in her garden. SCORE! The salsa I did today turned out pretty darn yummy if I do say so myself. =)
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