canning whole tomatoes

Canning Raw Pack Whole Tomatoes is my favorite way to bring back a little bit of summer during those long winter months.

Canning Raw Pack Whole Tomatoes

tomatoes (preferably Roma)

concentrated lemon juice (separated)

Wash and score tomatoes.

Blanch the tomatoes by dropping them in a pot of boiling water for about 60 seconds.

Remove tomatoes and place in a bowl to cool down (if you want, you can place them in an ice water bath).

Peel off the skin when cool enough to handle.

Add concentrated lemon juice to jars (2 tablespoons per quart or 1 tablespoon per pint).

Fill each hot (sterilized) jar with peeled tomatoes and their juices.

Leave 1/2 – 3/4 inch head-space from the top.

Remove air bubbles by running a knife along the side of the jar.

Wipe the rims clean.

Place a sterilized lid and screw on the bands until “finger tight”.

Process in hot water bath. Recommended process time for both pints and quarts is 85 minutes. Please note that process times can vary based on your altitude.

Remove jars and allow to cool down before storing.

A quick and easy method for canning whole tomatoes quickly and safely.   If you have a lot of tomatoes to process, canning whole tomatoes is a great way to get that harvest stored away for winter.  Whole tomatoes can be used in everything from sauces to chili, to soups!

Canning Tomatoes Whole

tomatoes

Tbsp lemon juice

Set the water bath canner and an additional...

Set the water bath canner and an additional pot of water on the stove to boil.   Fill the sink or a large bowl with ice cold water.

Clean lids and caps with hot soapy water,...

Clean lids and caps with hot soapy water, rinse, and set aside to dry.

Wash tomatoes under cool water and remove any...

Wash tomatoes under cool water and remove any debris.   Bruised or damaged tomatoes should be set aside.

With a sharp paring knife remove the bottom...

With a sharp paring knife remove the bottom blossom end of the tomato.

Place cut tomatoes into the stock pot of...

Place cut tomatoes into the stock pot of boiling water for two minutes, remove and place the tomatoes into the sink or a large bowl filled with ice cold water for 1 minute and remove.

Peel the tomatoes by putting a small amount...

Peel the tomatoes by putting a small amount of pressure on the uncut end of the tomato.  The flesh should slip right out.

Place quart jars into the water bath canner...

Place quart jars into the water bath canner for 3 minutes to sanitize.  Pull the hot jars from the water bath canner with tongs and set them on a heat-safe surface.

Add 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice to...

Add 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice to each jar, along with 1 teaspoon of salt.

Place peeled tomatoes into the hot jar and...

Place peeled tomatoes into the hot jar and squish them tightly to release their juices.  Fill the jar leaving 1-inch head space.

Use a bubble-removing tool and run it around...

Use a bubble-removing tool and run it around the perimeter of the jar to release bubbles.  If lots of bubbles are released and the jars fall below 1-inch headspace add another tomato or top up the liquid line with additional water.

Clean the rim with a clean cloth and...

Clean the rim with a clean cloth and place the lids on the top of the jar with the magnetic lid lifter.  Place the twist caps on the top and twist until finger-tight.

Add the jars to the water bath canner...

Add the jars to the water bath canner and process for 85 minutes adjusting for altitude.

Remove the jars from the canner and allow...

Remove the jars from the canner and allow them to rest undisturbed for 24 hours on a heat-safe surface.

After 24 hours test the lids to ensure...

After 24 hours test the lids to ensure the jars are sealed.  You can reprocess jars that failed to seal (see notes in the post).

Store your canned whole tomatoes in a cool...

Store your canned whole tomatoes in a cool dark room for up to 12 months.

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