Homemade Canned Whole Tomatoes
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Homemade Canned Whole Tomatoes
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Learn how to make your own Canned Whole Tomatoes! It's a super easy way to can those fresh garden tomatoes to enjoy them all year long!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs roma tomatoes about 10-12, see notes
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Concentrate, (or 1/4 tsp citric acid), divided Do not use fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- If Canning: Prep your canning jars by giving it (them if you're increasing the volume of the recipe) and the lids a water bath for at least 10 minute to sterilize them. Set aside to dry.
- Wash tomatoes. In another large pot, add tomatoes to water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 30 - 60 seconds until you see the skins of the tomatoes split.
- Fill a large bowl with ice, and add tomatoes to cool. Gently remove skins with your hands and discard skins.
- With a small pairing knife, remove core from top of tomatoes.
- If Not Canning: Add tomatoes to a large mason jar or other air tight container. Squeeze the tomatoes a bit as you put in container to release some of the liquid. Store in fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- If Canning: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and salt to jars and then add tomatoes a couple at a time. With you hand, gently press down on tomatoes to release some of the juice and air bubbles.
- Prep water bath for canning.
- Fill jars with tomatoes, leaving at least 1/2 to 3/4 inch space from top of tomatoes to bottom of the lid.
- Add to water bath and process for 85 minutes.
- Seal jars and let sit for at least 24 hrs and then check to ensure the lids are sealed.
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Notes
- 2 lbs of tomatoes = 12 oz jars or 24 oz. Measure just under the 2 lb mark rather than just over as 2 lbs exactly will fill the jars. If making to use immediately, or within the next 5-7 days you can store in any airtight container.
- You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid for 2 tablespoons of lemon juice concentrate.
- Be sure to use lemon juice concentrate and not fresh lemon juice as fresh lemon juice will have varying citric acid levels.
- Be sure to follow safe canning instructions by referring to this chart for recommendations based on your altitude.
- You can also make canned diced tomatoes, see instructions above in post.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2371mg
(99%)
Potassium
2150mg
(61%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
7557IU
(151%)
Vitamin C
136mg
(151%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 125 oz Jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2371mg | 99% |
| Potassium | 2150mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 7557IU | 151% |
| Vitamin C | 136mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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