Stocking My Pantry with Homegrown Goodies!

[@rethawilliams8005]

Homemade Rotel 1 gallon tomatoes - diced small 2 lg bell peppers - diced small 1 lg onion - diced small 4-5 Serrano peppers (use more or less depending on desired heat level)- seeded and finely chopped 3/4 c. Apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. Sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp canning salt Mix all ingredients together in a non-reactive pot Bring to a boil over medium -high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Canning instructions: Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice or citric acid to each 1/2 pint jar. Add the hot liquid to hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe rims and add lids and rings. Waterbath can for 15 minutes. This makes 16-20 1/2 pint jars.

[@robinbrown378]

This is so thoughtful of you!

[@sandrab4394]

Thank you, I have been looking for this. Is this a USDA or Ball recipe? Thanks in advance!

[@MK-ti2oo]

Nice! Where did you find that recipe? (Just wondering if it's in one of the many canning books I already have). Thank you!

[@cavybellfarms]

Yay

[@wandafrmbama5803]

I HOPE BECKY SEES THIS!! sounds like just what she was looking for!!!

[@bonnieleonard5134]

Becky, that was a beautiful flower arrangement that you sent to Mandy. That was so thoughtful! ❤️❤️

[@danapanapooper1441]

Isn’t she just so thoughtful and such a cheerful giver! 🙂

[@denafreeborn424]

I have to agree. My heart is with Mandy, Steven and Cole.

[@zoisiranidou5398]

Who is Mandy

[@lydia6473]

@@zoisiranidou5398 KZbinr Mandy in the making.

[@chrissynes3553]

We all need a Becky in our lives. 💕

[@sleepyheadsymphonies2640]

Becky! I need to thank you for the way you revolutionized my art career!! I've been implementing batch cooking into my life ever since I started watching you, but never did I think that working in batches would be a transferable skill for an artist with ADHD. I only ever have enough focus to start project, never enough to finish them. So instead of having them pile up, I've started recognizing what I have energy for. One day, I might only have the focus to start a background..so instead of just making one, I'll make 40 super quickly. Next time, I might only be able to lay down my composition, so I'll do that in batches as well. Etc. If anybody else is suffering from attention deficit, maybe you could also benefit from batch prepping. I'm actually finishing projects now, and it sounds so silly but it's super emotional for me lmfao. Thank you. ❤

[@Batsnang]

not silly sounding at all! i've got the ole ADHD too and have been watching Becky for years. The way she breaks projects down has definitely helped me too! Mostly with the cooking, as I am the main chef in my house and I need to meal prep in some shape or another in order for us to not be eating take out every night while I'm back in college lol. *You* just now actually gave me the lightbulb moment about how this could be transferred to my other hobbies, so thank you for that! happy for you and your newly revolutionized art career

[@GRANITESTATE3DPRINTS]

I have to share a cool tip I saw: when roasting Roma tomatoes, cut the bottoms off so they stand, then roast as usual; when they come out of the oven, the skins will be super easy to pluck off and you don’t have to cut them in half ! And less pans 😊

[@KimFego-pn2yt]

I saw that too!

[@cheyennereeves6863]

Liesa on Suttons Daze youtube channel is a great advocate for safe canning and she has canned homemade rotel tomatoes.

[@LurkerSmurf]

You can blanch fruits and veggies in a pasta pot with a strainer insert, then pull the whole thing out and empty them into the ice bath. There aren't actually any approved recipes for diced tomatoes, but everyone does it.

[@danaridings6387]

I think Rose red homestead makes a rotel. She is extremely safe and USDA compliant.

[@KitchenFairy61]

Yes, she recently posted a video on her channel. I'm trying to find it so I can give Becky the information.

[@danaridings6387]

@@KitchenFairy61 I thought so, couldn’t find it! 😢

[@tracygibson6346]

Canning Ro-Tel style tomatoes & green chilies @ RoseRed Homestead.

[@Pamela-B]

I came here to say this.

[@greatgrandma8693]

I totally agree here .

[@lesleyblackie9913]

I moved to the raw pack no liquid recipe a few years ago and never looked back the difference in taste is absolutely worth the extra time

[@shirleymarie9589]

Becky, it was so kind of you to send Mandy of Mandy in the Making flowers for the loss of Gracie! I was so impressed. My heart breaks for her. I just thought it was so kind.

[@donnarice9965]

I saw the lovely flowers you sent Mandy at the loss of her cheese eating buddy. That was sweet.

[@MaryStevens-tb2dz]

You are such and awesome lady. Im 74 and now live in a small apartment with no outside space so i live though your canning and gardening. Keep up the great work. God bless your small family.

[@dianajones8598]

Hi Becky 👋 from FL panhandle. Preparing for hurricane Helene 😲. The bouquet you sent to Mandy in the making for her Gracie Lou is absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to watching you do your tomatos.!❤😊

[@sarahludos7970]

Stay safe, we are just south of Sarasota!

[@debrabritton423]

Yes Miss Becky that was a very sweet gesture of those flowers could tell that meant a lot to Mandy I'm enjoying the videos your fall cooking and all the Tomato canning thank you for your hard work and your teaching us how beneficial it is to can and to cook at home

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

You should just add some of those peppers in with a few of those diced tomato blanch them also dice them and add in to some of the jars wala rotel.

[@gaylaskates8831]

Yes those flowers for Mandy was a sweet gesture.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

@dianajones8598 I am sending prayers that you and your family stay safe. 🙏 We are in central Florida.

[@jinjerlucas47]

It's so much easier to put the salt and lemon juice in each jar first.

[@annabeahm4264]

I like how you gathered up your roma tomatoes while entirely avoiding addressing the gigantic heirloom tomato on the corner of the table.. as if it wasn't a giant orange monster. What a gorgeous tomato harvest!!

[@D4ni3773]

Thanks for sharing! Great video!

[@deborahmallabone1387]

Glad your both safe an the animals 😊

[@barbfilion5646]

Hi Becky, just a word of advice if the jars sit on the counter for a week that's fine, but move them away from the stove, they are getting reheated every time you use the stove.

[@caroldibben2473]

Happy Wednesday Becky, hope your day is Blessed

[@CatherinePatriciaOConnell]

Becky, You are adorable. I could watch you for hours and hours. I've learned stuff And I'm 76 years old. God blessed god

[@UnderwayDriftingNDreaming]

Thanks for keeping me company in the kitchen. I’m watching you today as I’m doing a huge food prep for my mom‘s 80th birthday! The majority of the food is seafood, making crabcakes, shrimp cocktail, scallops homemade mac & cheese, pulled pork and chicken fingers for the kids. My sister is taking care of the vegetables and fruit. There are 20 coming to have a big birthday dinner. I’m doing all the work in our galley on our trawler. We are currently cruising down Lake Michigan on the America’s Great Loop.

[@marioallves]

My parents learned to can tomato puree on a trip to italy with roma tomatoes. After testing, we changed to a variety called ox heart (direct translation from portuguese) that had a bigger yield, most noticeable from the almost lack of water at the bottom of the jar. Anyway, that heirloom tomatoe is awfully close to our ox heart.

[@TinaGolik]

I’ve canned tomatoes here on KZbin a few years back, and listening to you I thought “ she sounds like me” 😂 I think I even said I enjoy the process and time in the kitchen while canning anything. I also dried the skins and turned them into powder. Tomato’s are so rewarding, and actually don’t need much process time. They are very acidic on their own but you can add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to your jar then process for about 10 minutes. Some people don’t even process and just let the heat seal the lids ( cooked tomato’s sauce or diced of course). ❤

[@danaridings6387]

Hello from Central Kentucky! You are the highlight of my day! You aren’t kidding! I made jalapeño jelly without gloves, 45-50 peppers chopped. I was in tears a few hours later.

[@amyazure7289]

lol I thought that heirloom tomato was a little pumpkin

[@rcgkreations]

It was so pretty, juicy!

[@mikimayagain]

Yeah, me too. Lol.

[@acornsandlillies8788]

Lol. I did too.

[@suewinston-elliott2674]

You could feed a small village with that Heirloom Tomato😆🤣😆

[@caoimhemalone4505]

We spray guiness on our tomatoes and at the base of our plants to stop the slugs, keeps them alive, just deters from the plant and doesnt affect the taste :)

[@gailpetchenik3048]

I freeze my tomatoes to peel them. And then I dice them & can them. I think it is a lot easier to freeze them rather then blanch them. Plus I can do them when I want to…when the tomato harvest is finished.

[@imapip6313]

Becky, you are so amazing. I remember gardening and caning in my younger years. Brings back lovely memories. You are also such a GREAT teacher for an upcoming generation. 💕

[@floralnut10]

Yes, Becky you are a thoughtful friend. Mandy shared the beautiful flowers you gave her in memory of sweet Gracie!❤❤

[@BettyBrancato]

Hi Becky The lady on Rose Red Homestead channel has a video on Rotel sauce, and she's a scientist and uses very safe canning practices.

[@BettyBrancato]

If I remember right, it was just hot packed tomato chunks and some fine dice green peppers and a Tablespoon of bottled lemon juice per jar. And then she looked up the canning times for tomotos and peppers and used whichever time was the longest. But I can't swear to it, so look her up if you get the chance.

[@claramullen]

Hi Becky you sould move those sauce jars that you canned away from the heat of your stove.

[@kimscrafttime9184]

I was thinking that exact same thing. she would have more room to process the ones she’s working on too.

[@care081801]

Becky, I have been watching your videos for some time now and I enjoy them immensely. I have learned so much from you. I don't have a homestead...but I really do want to enhance the longevity of my foods. I have started growing garlic which is a huge step for me. Keep the videos coming! Totally enjoy playing your videos while I work.

[@michellekrick9044]

I canned diced tomatoes as well. And I also made marinara sauce instead of my normal spaghetti sauce. And this year I made pizza sauce. The pizza sauce is amazing…. I just canned it and I know I need to make more lol. Has been an amazing canned season for me despite having severe back issues. I canned with friends as well so they helped a lot. You you Becky. Your amazing as a vlogger.

[@janleistikow]

Rose Red Homestead has a recipe for rótele type tomatoes for canning. I trust her recipes canning advice because she is so careful and scientific about

[@janleistikow]

Her recipes 3:31

[@RababHussainA]

Hey Becky, just wanted to share a trick that I often use when cooking - whenever I need to get a large amount of water boiling in a pot, I’ll use my electric kettle to speed up the process. Just heat up the water in the kettle and pour into the pot on the stove. It truly saves so much time (and gas too!)

[@GlitterEnby]

Something about your videos that I appreciate is that you don't act like you're superior to other people because you grow, process, and cook so much of your own food. I feel like I see that a lot, even if some people are subtle about it. Your will of amazing, BTW. I don't have the time, energy, or physical ability (I'm disabled) to do the things that you do, but I still enjoy watching your videos about it.

[@petrina3523]

I always look forward to your videos. I get real joy from watching them, And I also get joy from watching Mandy in the making and seeing the beautiful flowers you sent Mandy was so heartwarming to see. You are a kind friend! Thank you for what you share with us!

[@jaywellington6504]

It's the Eveready Bunny at it again! I can't believe how many videos she puts out for us. But don't want to jinx it, because I'm enjoying this channel immensely. What a professional she's grown in to. 👏👏👏

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Becky, good job. Your so thoughtful, sending Mandy and her family those beautiful flowers after the loss of Gracie Lou. Thanks for all you do.

[@rhondadodson6157]

Becky, I have been making a rotel recipe for several years and it is unbelievably close to the store bought brand. In The same Ball recipe book you have (The All new Ball book of canning) go to page 176 Salsa Ranchera. Make the recipe as stated but add 1/4 tsp Cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano, 1 1/2 tsp of citric acid (if you do not use lime juice in the recipe) I have made many over the last 40 years and this truly is the best I have found. Hope you try it!

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

Combine your diced tomatoes, diced green chili’s (in the can. But I’ve also used poblanos) garlic and onions to make an amazing mild Rotel. I use it to add to velveeta to make amazing Queso (Chilie Con Queso). You can use shredded cheese instead of velveeta, but this is one of the times I suggest using velveeta lol. If you want a spicy Rotel, dice jalapeño instead of the mild chili or even half-and-half).

[@carlarice9099]

I agree about the tomato powder. Our tomatoes had fabulous flavor but we had very few of them. I made a point of saving every tomato skin I could! There's 3/4 quart of tomato powder in the pantry!!

[@MK-ti2oo]

Did you freeze dry them or were you able to do it by dehydrating them without too much hassle?

[@kskorner74]

They sure can be dehydrated 😊

[@angelagasparithompson3995]

I am in awe of your talent and energy. It’s just like hanging out with you in your kitchen. Fun!! Thanks Becky!

[@camicri4263]

Blessings!

[@ceciliapramberg8760]

Hi Becky!!

[@sharongarverick4163]

That was very nice of you to send the flowers to Mandy. They were beautiful.

[@rachaelwerner4247]

Becky instead of slicing tops off romas you can use your strawberry corer and just make X on bottom of tomatoes. Skin slides right off and no loss of extra tomato tops

[@susanlondon4774]

So nice to know that you and Mandy know and care about each other. I so enjoy watching both of you!!

[@StacyCraig-ym4bu]

That is a huge heirloom tomato sitting on the table. Wow

[@veronicavatter6436]

I love having diced tomatoes on the shelf! I can in quarts for chili. So handy because i use 6 reg cans for a pot and i can use my own!

[@debrathompson2008]

Same here with my diced last year didn't do quite enough, so I have a full case as of right now and hope to get another. I just blanch, peel, dice and put them in a pot to just cook a little of the air out of them, then can them up in pints water bathing for 35 minutes according to my old chart I've went by for over 30 years. I have acid test strips and all my tomatoes tested very high in acid so I don't add anything to them you season when using them. 2 years ago, we grew jalapenos and it turned off so hot and dry and let me tell you girl they were hell fire in your mouth, my hubs Loves pretty hot stuff and they were to hot for him, the key to getting hot peppers is to not water them a lot and grow during the hot time of the year.

[@stampiegirl]

Your stamina is amazing!

[@denisepineda1788]

Yes, I could probably not be able to do the hot sauce because I would cough incessantly! I usually just can whole tomatoes. If I need pieces, I squeeze them between my fingers and dump them in the recipe. Other than that I pulse them with peppers and cilantro for hot sauce or other recipes. I plan to can tomatoes and chilis next year. I will just mix the two together and then pressure canner them the same as I do my tomatoes and that will make them safe without adding any type of acid.

[@Tia-vj9ox]

Was just in Vancouver briefly then down to Lincoln City for a family gathering. Went to Trader Joe’s and Costco in Vancouver and were thinking of you!❤

[@Tia-vj9ox]

was not were lol

[@ShakinaRiley-v1j]

Hi Becky. I love a good day in the kitchen with you. Have a blessed day each and everyone here❤❤

[@dixiecook2264]

I made the Roasted tomato, garlic, onion Marina sauce. My first batch was 10 lbs tomatoes, I used sweet Mayan onions from Walmart, grown in PA, organic garlic...I simply washed the tomatoes, all varieties, cut them in half, put them in a large ceramic lined cast iron dutch oven pot. They all fit...Drizzled on oil, salt and pepper. Roasted them for 1 hr on 450 in my oven one pan no mess. Took the huge pot out when they were done roasting, slipped off the skins. I used the same large pan to cook it all and blend in. I roasted my onions and garlic drizzle with oil, sprinkled salt and black pepper, in a separate high sided pan lined with parchment. Threw those in the tomato mixture. I have a huge oven both fit same temp and time. Pulled it all out.. Blended, it up with an immersion blender, added the other seasonings. One and done BAM into the hot jars for processing. It turned out fantastic. So this can be done easier and on a smaller scale. Thanks for the idea...

[@kathylund5959]

Becky, I noticed a new door in your kitchen! How exciting….Josh does such a nice job wood working. 🎉

[@patbury4642]

Dede’s “Rotel” Style Canned Tomatoes Dede’s “Rotel” Style Canned Tomatoes came up with this recipe in September 2009 and it’s a true keeper! I have used it for chili among other things. Soooo good! Yield: 11 pints Ingredients 4 quarts peeled tomatoes in petite dice (measure after dicing) - about 12.5 lbs. tomatoes 2 ounces diced green chilies (canned) 1 cup diced bell pepper (I used orange/red) 3/8 cup finely diced jalapeno peppers (approx. 3 huge or 6 regular - used a food processor) 1/2 cup sliced green onion (including some green tops) 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon salt 1/8 cup lime juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 3/8 cup sugar 1 tablespoon calcium chloride (to firm tomato pieces) ~optional but worth it! Directions Mix all together. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Ladle into hot pints or smaller jars. Process in boiling water bath for 40 minutes. This is a safe recipe from my safe canning group.

[@AndreaRuralMN]

According to the usda guide plain peppers need to be pressure canned because they are low acid. Pickled peppers can be water bath because of the acid in the vinegar. Rotel isnt acidic so adding vinegar or lemon juice or citric acid will give a different tasting end product. The only way to can homemade rotel would be to pressure can it for plain pepper time, but this is untested. The final result will not have as much texture as store rotel because of the long processing time.

[@MaritaCovarrubias01]

I would suggest installing a pot filler if you ever renovate your kitchen. You’re always having to lift heavy pots of water.

[@rcgkreations]

While she is young ok to do but as she aged, that will stop, happens to most of us as we age. I wish we had a pot filler over our stove but we don't, so just using a gallon pitcher will have to do.

[@wandafrmbama5803]

@@rcgkreationsRight! But if she is going to reno her kitchen that would really be the smart thing to do. Maybe even put one of those small (can’t think of the name of it right off (also comes with age lol) the little sinks on her island that is used to wash veggies and things right where you are working. If you gonna dream I say DREAM BIG!! and make it a reality!! 😊

[@dixiecook2264]

@@rcgkreations Its the stuff we do as youngsters make the old age harder...Just saying..

[@marlysjcollins8775]

I understand the concept and helpfulness to fill but it still needs to be lifted when being emptied… is the additional tap worth the cost? (Legitimate question)

[@wandafrmbama5803]

@@marlysjcollins8775 as a disabled person at 59 now everything helpful is worth it. Of course she may make enough money doing all this cooking now she might be able to hire herself a full time maid and cook by the time she she gets old!! Wish I sure could! No I am blessed.

[@roseross6590]

The flowers that you sent to Mandy and her family were beautiful! The pink was perfect.

[@grammyb5216]

Becky thank you. You are such a precious person and you bring us so much joy. I’m so thankful for you today, again. My family is struggling with major health issues with our matriarch and our patriarch. You give us beautiful distractions. We Love you 🙏♥️

[@Nannygoat]

I stuff peppers in jar with seasonings and pour hot vinegar on top. Seal. Once cool put in fridge.

[@TinaGolik]

I just looked and your bio said your in SW Washington. Me too! I’m in woodland on the Lewis River. When you were describing how summer was and starting to look like fall it sounded like my area.

[@lisamaisch3811]

Excited for a video this afternoon!

[@margouhl3968]

I use the seeds as well as the skins and freeze dry it all and then grind them in the blender. I also use this as Tomatoe sauce by rehydrating to the appropriate consistency.

[@tabithae9763]

I love love LOVE that you have a laundry basket in the back of the kitchen! SO smart!! ❤

[@dianamiller5583]

Suttons Daze does a No-Tell Rotel. She goes through and uses a recipe from the NCHFP site and explains how and why it's safe for canning. I use it all the time and it's wonderful.

[@Jules8294]

I love making and using my tomato powder, it can really elevate the flavor of a dish without adding liquid!

[@Jo-AnnBurch]

Beck, I would hi-lite the important particulars of your favorite recipes like, the processing times, salt amount, lemon amount. OR on your at the bottom of your tomato recipes hand write the processing time, it's what I do with my recipes. I also used the hi-lite method when I went back to school to upgrade my computer skills, it was so helpful.

[@rosiesgrandma]

Noreen's kitchen she made a video 10 years ago I looked up homemade Rotel that's what I came up with. I love WinCo's tomatoes and green chilies as it is less expensive than Rotel. 14 oz can!!! Becky I live in Portland I didn't know our weather was so different you must be over towards the coast a little bit more. It's been pretty dry here. Beer for slug bait

[@brouse1942]

I love seeing your canning. I am trying to eat healthy, so I am making my own salsa and jams. If you have more healthy recipes, please share.

[@singsingilar6230]

Becky you are amazing! I don't miss your meal preps and all the other fun stuff you do. Love your channel so much, watching from South Africa❤

[@PamelaDraper-j8y]

Beautiful harvest Becky !! 😊

[@rinap6283]

Oh, your beautiful garlic braid ‼️ Love it❤️

[@Amy19959]

You really do only make the mistake of cutting hot peppers without gloves once. I always thought "well I'm going to wash my hands well, and I won't touch my eyes", but ooooh I was a naive fool 😅 I cut up a bunch of jalapenos, washed my hands really well, and about 30 minutes later my one hand was on FIRE. I tried all the tricks to get it to stop, but nothing worked, and all I could do was go to bed with an ice pack on it and hope it was done burning by morning. It was, thankfully, but OUCH. I will never underestimate capsaicin again

[@carmancloud]

I wish this were true but some of us relearn that lesson over and over and over again! 😂

[@iexpectmiracles]

I did it once but my hands burned for 2 and a half days because of the amount I processed! Now I wear gloves even if I am only cutting up one or two for a recipe!!!!!!!!1

[@plurmingo1]

The key to peppers is “sweat”. If you pay attention to your hands when in water, your body draws in your water ( finger raisins). But if you go outside and work in dirt and let your hands “sweat” your body pushes water out. Fun fact😊

[@carolsmith2603]

I rubbed my nose and mouth and OUCH! I used sour cream and rubbed it on my face. Felt like an IDIOT! At least I didn't go the bathroom!

[@evarodriguez4319]

Dipping your hands in milk I've heard helps.

[@we_are_the_wesners]

Southern Arizona here and it's been over 115° for several months in a row so we are soooo ready for our Winter. It was in the mid 90's for a couple weeks then this week and next it's gonna be 105°-113° we are all just ready for cooler weather.

[@2003-2fitty]

Hi Becky. Watching you can your tomatoes made me want to tell you I’m a first time first year canner. I grew tomatoes jalapeños onions and I bought some cilantro and lime juice. I looked for a recipe for pico and made it. I then took it and canned it in 8 oz jars and I canned 12 jars. We are addicted to it! My husband LOVED IT. Sooo I have tons of jalapeños but my tomatoes aren’t producing now. But I’m gonna make more with purchased tomatoes and cilantro. I wish you’d try this recipe on your channel. I used approximately 30ish tomatoes of every size I grew. Two bunches fresh cilantro two medium onions about 10 large jalapeños and about 1/2 c lime juice and salt to taste (I think I added about two tbsp but once I opened it it needed a little more salt: a preference thing). I diced it all up small and then cooked it down till everything was at a boil the. Simmered it for an additional 3 minutes then I immediately jarred it. Then I waterbathed it for 15 minutes. Once done I set them out and let them “ping”. 😅 This pico/salsa is the best I’ve ever eaten! It is restaurant quality I kid you not! Think about trying it I promise you won’t be disappointed if you guys enjoy salsa/pico as a dip or just a taco topper. God bless y’all! Leslie-Florence Alabama

[@2003-2fitty]

And ps: this takes no vinegar! The lime juice is your acidic additive.

[@susieq2544]

No longer than one minute for the blanching. Remember they will continue to cook even when you put them in the cold water. They cannot lose their heat instantly. My grandmother used to say 45 seconds to one minute. No more. Fantastic work you’re doing. Thank you.😊

[@lorenstribling6096]

That Old German tomato made a beautiful jar.

[@Paperista]

You made my heart jump. Is that a Le Creuset pan in the dishwasher? Although it is dishwasher safe, Le Creuset does not recommend it. The soap is too harsh and can weaken the enamel leading to cracks and chips. At the current price $700+ for a dutch oven, it is worth the loving handwash.

[@annmarieharris4471]

Becky I mentioned in another one of your videos about your slug problem. Get a cheap can of beer pour it in a very little trough like use a solo cup or something like that and cut it down really low so that the slugs can get into it they'll go for the beer and leave your tomatoes alone . Put a couple of them around your tomato plants.

[@kaylakitty3814]

9:48 The recipe says tomatoes should be halved, quartered or left whole, as desired. It does NOT include diced. My understanding is that density could be an issue with diced tomatoes meaning the center contents might not reach the proper temperature.

[@daram.5532]

Diced tomatoes are not safe to can, it is a density issue.

[@clashalley5575]

There is a way to can diced tomatoes, suggested my a university extension office. It is to follow the crushed tomatoes recipe, crushing 1/6th of the tomatoes into loose juicy pulp, then they say you can leave the rest quartered or diced it doesn’t matter, but that the dices will fall apart more than quartered

[@anneharriman7662]

I commented last year that diced tomatoes are not safe to can. I have the same book and it does not say dice l, it says desired. A Ball Canning Group has also said that diced tomatoes are not a safe way to can, only crushed.

[@kskorner74]

Diced tomatoes have a smaller surface area and will heat more thoroughly than a whole tomato, how on earth can a smaller piece of tomato be less safe than an entire tomato? Absurd. Her kitchen, her rules, the alphabet “experts” say anything they have not tested is unsafe, because they want that control over you. There can absolutely not be a density issue with a smaller piece than with a larger one

[@marybk882]

Becky, I bought a Harvest brand multi use canner. It's stainless steel which i prefer over aluminum. It functions as a water bath OR a steam canner, and can be used as a basic stock pot. I have a glass top electric stove which does not recommend canning on it. But because of lower water amount the steam canning function uses, I feel comfortable using it on my stove top. And it's must easier to handle of course.

[@gwencobb1452]

I have canned tinaties in their juice for years ,add,salt,sugar and garlic cloves, I have never added lemon juice ,and water bath for about 45 mins no issues as long as they are packed tight

[@lorimcmichael5846]

Yeah! A post from Becky!!

[@penneywilliams2590]

😊hi Becky hope you’re having a great week ❤

[@bevstegeman]

The advantage to packing your tomatoes hot is you don't get so much separation between the juice and the tomatoes, but they don't taste any different.

[@SusanD-w7w]

Slugs - always in Minnesota. I put crushed egg shells around my tomatoes. Provides extra minerals in the roots and keeps those pesky slugs out. As for Rotel - I soooooo wanted to can Anaheim chilies (the ones used in rotel) and due to their lack of acid it just cannot be done. So your idea about just adding the “green chilies” to your canned diced tomatoes is genius!!!

[@PamelaDarnell-oc2rn]

Using a blancher makes this process so much easier

[@Echoesoftheheart713]

Blanching the tomatoes whole in hot water the skins easy to peel by hand quickly. Love your videos Becky.

[@Echoesoftheheart713]

Oh did...sorry.

[@TheJsttzn]

I've started skinning, seeding, and then freeze drying my tomatoes for any use i choose, including thickening.

[@annettegregg8654]

Hi Becky

[@Sidheag]

i think y'all would love ohsheglows' roasted tomato, garlic, & onion coconut soup. takes a little while for the veggies to roast, but totally worth it, and *goodness* but the garam masala is a great addition to tomato soup. also! capsaicin is fat-soluble, so i take it off with rubbing alcohol to make sure i get rid of it, tho i usually use gloves too. remember that capsaicin is caustic, so if you don't get it off fast enough, you'll give yourself chemical burns!

[@minab7390]

My grandmother also took a pairing knife and made a little x on the bottom of the tomatoes before blanching and it made peeling a piece of cake.

[@krmwhitehead]

😂I've been trying to watch this for like 3 hours with work and making dinner!! Lol! Still trying! Luv you all!

[@ShinyFeral]

Becky, contrary to what we learned in school (and with borrowed books), it's okay to write in our books. Write the 0:40, 1:25, and other number in each of those columns, so you don't have to "read" the time for each. I do that in books, on packages, etc. That way, I only have to read it one time. And if you really don't want to write in them, use a sticky note. :)

[@TriadofCats]

You can also use tomato powder to make tomato paste/sauce in recipes that call for it without wasting a can or having to come up with another recipe to use up a can, if a recipe calls for a couple table spoons.

[@sister_dolphin]

Hey Becky. Been watching you for years now. Glad to see you thriving. Just something that might help with the skin peeling labour, I came across a vid that may help with it. There is a vid from Homegrown Homegathered where they recently showed a tip for getting rid of the skins via using the broil setting in your oven. I might be using that for my upcoming relish season (good gift giving). I hope it may help with both cleaning and time saving. And let me know if you want a tomato and onion relish recipe. Happy to give you one (it includes some chillis)

[@KimHigg66]

I think you will enjoy them in their own juice more. I certainly do. 🙂

[@cassandracross-soto4133]

I did the same thing. I picked one of my Hungarian hot wax peppers with no gloves. I washed my hands after several times. Later on I rubbed my eyes forgetting about the peppers and not really thinking it would be a problem. Boy was I wrong. Luckily it wasn’t as bad as it could have been, but sure did teach me to wear gloves next time!