Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
If you've ever considered canning tomatoes, but weren't sure where to start, this is for you: pros, cons, and instructions on how to put up whole, crushed, or sauced tomatoes. You'll be stocked for all your winter pasta, chili, and soup needs!
In the video, Marge Braker, a home economics instructor, shows us how to can crushed tomatoes using a boiling-water canner. She explains what to look for in a good canning tomato, why it’s important to use bottled lemon juice, and more.
The easiest way to make "passata': Canned tomato puree. It is a day long project, but you will enjoy this sauce for many months! It will bring some summer sunshine to the cold winter.
Canning your own tomatoes is the best thing you can do for yourself out of all the canning projects you might consider taking on. Let me show you my way of peeling tomatoes, making this task so much faster.
