Canning tomatoes is one of the most rewarding traditions in home kitchens. It’s not just about preserving food—it’s about bottling the essence of summer, ensuring you have rich, flavorful tomatoes ready for soups, sauces, and stews even in the depths of winter. Done correctly, whether pressure canning or normal, canning locks in freshness, guarantees food […]
How to Freeze Cherry Tomatoes: Preserve Summer’s Sweetness All Year
Cherry tomatoes are little bursts of sunshine—sweet, tangy, and versatile. They brighten salads, pasta, and sauces, but their short shelf life often leaves us scrambling to use them before they spoil. Freezing is the simplest way to capture their flavor and extend their use well beyond the harvest season. With a few easy steps, you […]
How to Pressure Can Tomatoes: A Complete Guide
Tomatoes are the heart of countless recipes—from hearty stews to tangy pasta sauces. Preserving them at home allows you to capture the peak of summer flavor and enjoy it year-round. While water bath canning has traditionally been used, pressure canning is the safest and most reliable method for modern tomato varieties, which often have lower […]
How to Cold Pack Tomatoes
Preserving tomatoes through cold packing (also called raw packing) is a traditional canning method that keeps their fresh flavor intact. Unlike hot packing, where tomatoes are precooked, cold packing places raw peeled tomatoes directly into jars. This makes the process quicker and preserves their natural texture. Below, each stage of the process is explained with […]
How to Pickle Ripe Tomatoes: A Complete Guide
Tomatoes are abundant during harvest season, and while they’re delicious fresh, they don’t last long once ripe. Pickling is a time-tested preservation method that not only extends their shelf life but also transforms their flavor into something tangy, spicy, and versatile. In this guide, we’ll explore the history, science, techniques, and recipes for pickling ripe […]
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