CANNING TOMATOES | In Their Own Juice | Homestead Pantry Staple

This video is about Canning Homestead Tomatoes in Juice!! Here I show you how to preserve homegrown tomatoes in their own juice for use in favorite recipes. This process isn't hard, but it does take some time to get the job done. Well worth the effort though!! Thanks for taking the time to see how this process is done! These tomatoes can be used in soups, for making homemade tomato soup, stews, and homemade pasta sauce. We go through a lot of these canned tomatoes each year, so I tend to preserve them in large quantities.

Peeling tomatoes before canning is important for a number of reasons, including:

1. Texture
Tomato skins are tough and hard to chew, so removing them ensures a smooth texture in canned tomato products.

2. Flavor
When cooked, tomato skins can make canned tomatoes taste bitter, so removing them allows the flavor to be at its best.

3. Pesticides
Removing the skin can reduce the amount of pesticides in the canned product, especially if using store bought tomatoes. We don’t use any chemicals on our garden produce and we still peel them for taste and texture reasons.

4. Bacteria and Spores
Peeling tomatoes can reduce the amount of bacteria and spores that end up in the jar, which can increase the safety of the product and reduce the likelihood of spoilage.

All canning books tell you this same information. We highly recommend reading one!

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Altitude Adjustments for Water Bath Canning:
1,001 to 3,000 feet, increase processing time by 5 minutes.
3,001 to 6,000 feet, increase processing time by 10 minutes.
6,001 to 8,000 feet, increase processing time by 15 minutes.
8,001 to 10,000 feet, increase processing time by 20 minutes.

FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods?
As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.

FAQ: What happens if you don't sterilize canning jars before canning?
Sterilization of canning jars is not required for safe food preservation if the food item is processed for at least 10 minutes in a water bath or pressure canner. Any harmful microorganisms will be destroyed during the canning process (National Center for Home Food Preservation).
It is important to start with clean canning jars. Wash jars in hot soapy water, rinsing well leaving to air dry on a towel. You may also use a dishwasher to wash the jars. Inspect each jar before filling, looking for any cracks or chips to the rim, body, or bottom.

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[pennyadams]

I like the way you "dig in", rather than being all prissy. Everyone is so hell bent on using utensils that are more trouble than help.

[velindagardner]

If you save those tomato skins, dehydrate them, and turn them into powder, there is a nutrition and flavor in them. Same goes for potato and onion skins. You can add them to soups, and it kinda works as a thickening agent also, with booming flavor!

[Charlottehughesrn]

This is how I can my produce too....grandmom knew best♡

[britneykopshaw]

Well ma'am, with me being a mom at 16, owning my own home and land by so impressed by the way you have helped me learn how to save money by me just trying to learn how to jar the 29 tomato plants ive and my son love them. thank you <3

[sharonweaver]

Great video! I love your oak kitchen cabinets too, they are beautiful.

[janelloyd]

It my first ever go at canning tomatoes, and I've watched several videos. But yours is by far the best explained and easiest way of doing it. You have a wonderful personality and are a good teacher. You have a new subscriber

[lauraanderson]

Today is going to be my first day canning anything and after searching everywhere for tomatoe canning, yours is the BESR EVER! Thank you so much, you are helping more people than you realize.

[sissie]

Hi, thanks for your great tutorial on canning tomatoes. Your instructions were very easy to follow. This is my first time canning and I look forward to more tutorials from you on canning. Thanks

[chrissysheets]

I love this tutorial..I’m working on mine tomorrow and haven’t canned in 30 years..I’m excited! Thanks for the tutorial!

[lorigreen]

I know this video is a few years old, but please don't use metal utensils to debubble your jars. The knife will create little "etches" in the glass and in short order, the jars will crack (ask me now I know...) I don't use the canning debubbler either, I use a wooden or plastic chopstick (whichever I have on hand). I've been canning for almost 40 years but I still love watching canning videos because I always learn new tricks. Thanks so much for sharing your process.

[Nmo]

I sure wish I’d seen THIS before I wasted sooo much time yesterday. So happy to have found your channel❤️❤️

[marandalashley]

I love the chaotic canning. 🥰 It makes me feel like it's not so daunting.

[rachelcasarez]

I have lots of tomatoes.is been so helpful your way to do it.I appreciate your easy explanation.

[NaleesaBellydanceArt]

Thank you for keeping it real. I can follow your instructions. Very simple.

[gardeningwithjeffrey]

Thank u very good video. Me and my wife just started canning today.

[Nmo]

Such an excellent point about coring the tomatoes first before blanching! Great video… love your style of teaching us this method ❤️❤️

[monellearseneau]

Thanks for the review. Haven't bottled tomatoes since kids left home...lol
20 lbs bottled 😊

[nanettebutts]

I love this method. Have watch a lot of videos and like your method the most.

[joanngrizzle]

Just canned tomatoes this way and was really pleased I really like videos cause I know youns always do things the healthy way and raise some of the biggest and best garden stuff without all the chemicals and produces much bigger and healthier produce

[estelarojas]

I’ve watched almost all your canning videos and I just loved the way you so calmly go through the process! Thank you! I was wondering if u have a video on canning sweet potatoes?