This simple steps tutorial is perfect for first timers to make canned tomatoes.


 
How I wished that I had found these easy steps on how to can tomatoes sooner, when I had an abundance of tomatoes last summer!

My tomato harvest could have lasted me till the following winter months, when tomatoes are dearer in price, in our local grocery store.

What are the ingredients to make canned tomatoes?

It is only 3 ingredients to make canned tomatoes.

You need:
a) Tomatoes
b) salt
c) Lemon juice

What equipment is required to make canned tomatoes?

Since I can only can tomatoes in small batches, I only used what is available in my kitchen.

What I used in this canning tomatoes process:
a) Pasta pot (I just use the pot and lid)
b) Thong
c) clean cloth
d) baking tray.
e) 3 canning jars (300ml jars bought from K-mart)

How to can tomatoes.

Step 1: Tomatoes

Clean and wipe dry tomatoes.
Cut them into chunks or whatever size you decide.

Step 2: Sterilised bottles

Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently place the bottles and lid in the rapidly boiling water.
Let the water boil for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Fill up the jars with cut-up tomatoes

Fill up the jars with chopped up tomatoes to just about 1 cm below the rim.
Add salt and lemon juice to the jars.
Wipe clean the rims.
Close the jar tightly.

Step 4: The Canning tomatoes process begins

Place the jars in the big pasta pot.
Fill up with water about 25cm (1 inch) above the bottles.
Bring the pot to a boil.
Cover and let it boil for 1 1/2 hours (top up with boiling hot water when needed to keep the jars submerged)

FAQs for Canning Tomatoes

How to store the canned tomatoes?

I keep the homemade canned tomatoes in my pantry.

How long can I keep these homemade canned tomatoes?

My first batch of canned tomatoes, I kept them for 6 months in my pantry.
Again, no refrigeration needed.

Are there specific tomatoes that are suitable for canning?

I used whatever tomatoes I grew in my garden, or the ones I bought from the grocer.



With these simple and easy steps to canning tomatoes, I know I can make my Napolitana sauce to enjoy with my squash spaghetti.