Easy Canned Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 9 lbs. fresh tomatoes
- Fresh sprigs of basil or oregano
- Lemon juice, I use bottled for ease
- Clean or sterile jars, rims and lids
Instructions
- To peel the tomatoes, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Wash tomatoes and cut a small 'x' in the bottom of each tomato, on the bottom side. Place tomatoes in the boiling water, not enough to over crowd. Cook for about 1 min. or until the skin just starts to peel off. Place the tomatoes in an ice bath to cool. The skins should just slide right off then. Cut tomatoes into quarters, larger ones into eighths.
- Place a quarter of the tomatoes in a large pot and heat over medium heat. When they start to boil crush the tomatoes with a potato masher. Then add the rest of the tomatoes, do not crush and boil gently for 5 min.
- For each jar add 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and one washed large herb sprig. Fill the jars with the tomatoes to about ½" head space. Wipe the rims and place the lids on and rims to finger tight. Process in a boiling water bath covering with at least 1" of water for 40.
- Remove jars to a towel lined counter and make sure they make a "popping" sound so that the lids are sealed.
- Cool completely and store. Canned tomatoes should be used within the year.
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