Processing Whole Frozen Tomatoes. Yes, It Can Be Done!

[@ataylor3581]

What is the name of the red equipment you are using so I can purchase 1 for my home.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Here is a link to it on Amazon! Cucina Pro Tomato Juicer: amzn.to/2jDlV3C

[@wendyweddell2782]

You can get one at rural king or a farm store

[@wendyweddell2782]

Mine is metal & cranks on the top

[@Pink-Gin]

I have a hand juicer that does the same thing, separates the juice from the pulp. Got that from a thrift store too.

[@brittanyolson3112]

does the freezing process affect the acidity of for canning? This is a phenomenal idea...

[@lindacole5000]

I have been freezing tomatoes for more than 20 years. To shorten your work time even more use the tomatoes right from your freezer. I double bag the tomatoes, lable the bags with date and use the oldest first. When making chili or spagette sauce etc. just take a tomatoe and hold it under warm to hot water for about 10 -15 seconds and the skins slide off. Then core the stem from the tomatoe and toss the frozen tomatoe into your chili or whatever your cooking. The taste of the tomatoe is so fresh like in the finished meal. Good luck.

[@conniedetevis2119]

Linda Cole Linda do you wash and core your tomatoes before freezing them?

[@pamschonfarber1041]

Linda so funny I just learned this trick yesterday when I finished making my last batch of tomatoe sauce so much easier than letting the tomatoes thaw all out

[@roksannastephens4375]

Do you leave the tomatoe in bag when running under warm/hot water, or take them out?

[@pamschonfarber1041]

@@roksannastephens4375 I took mine out.

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

This is just what I do, but i stem, quarter and vacuum seal them. Skins slip right off and u can cook with or process fresh tasting tomatoes whenever. Plus they last forever when vacuum sealed.

[@annswarmfuzzies]

Oh my heavens, 1:04 Sarah “we had tomatoes coming out of our ears!” Kevin * looks in her ear. Sarah *didn’t notice his joke. Kevin *smirks at himself knowing he’s hilarious but not wanting to interrupt. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@tamararoberts9307]

Lol

[@breannahelgerson465]

It was at that point I clicked 👍.

[@lindakell6854]

You are such a good teacher Sarah! I love your ideas and your smiling face! You and your husband make a good team. Blessings ❤️❤️

[@kittyshiflett2543]

I used this process over the summer since we did not have a lot of tomatoes become ripe at the same time. Last month we finally processed all our tomatoes, making tomato sauce when we had the time. It worked wonderfully. Thank you for such a great idea.

[@WillowX5]

Why thaw them out? Mine frozen tomatoes just get dumped into a similar container then I just put hot water in the container, let it sit for a few minutes, then the skin falls off -then I cut te tops off and toss them into a pot, still frozen, stew them till they super hot. Then they get water bathed. They go from freezer to preserved in about an hour and a half

[@elderberryfarmlife4258]

Traci G Great tip!

[@gayle.catgrim4640]

i put ripe whole roma tomatoes in my freezer and later roasted whole garlic heads in the oven then took out the tomatoes to thaw but not all the way. I cut the tomatoes in half and scooped out the meat into a jar and was able to gently puree using only a fork. I aded to the tomatoes the roasted garlic clove meats and added a bit of cold pressed olive oil and my goodness was blessed with a. delicious paste that made anything i cooked with it anazing from meats to veggies amazing. God bless your family spreading love, Always Cat

[@bcrouch2626]

@heyitsme depends on the tomato . Different kinds have more or less meat and seeds. Beef steak tomatoes have more meat.

[@v8v83838]

Ha! I guess those tomatoes would be “Killer Tomatoes..”. Who remembers that low budget movie of the late 70’s?

[@HorseyGal4ever]

Attack of...the killer tomatoes!

[@kellyj.azania4371]

That film freaked me out.

[@TourPace]

I planted tomatoes in our old alpaca pen this year and thus had toms coming out of my ears too! I was out of freezer space & cans, so I sliced them and put them in the dehydrator. I kept one batch in chunks and the other I pulverized to make tomato powder which is WONDERFUL in stews and soups. A teaspoon gives the flavor of 20 tomatoes!!

[@MiddleEastMilli]

How do you process the dried tomatoes into powder? How long will the powder be good for?

[@TourPace]

Food processor or coffee mill. I keep my in a Tupperware container in the fridge & it's been 6 months now and its still good. I think I could keep it at room temp too or freeze it for an even longer shelf life.

[@jakespur6094]

Kevin. It’s always a good day when u watch the news and YOU ARE NOT ON THE NEWS. 😀

[@reneebrown5598]

If you had taken a little bit of time on the front end you will save a lot of time if you are processing it for diced or stewed tomatoes. By dipping the frozen tomatoes in hot water it will peel itself. Then thaw them as you did. And don't toss your skins. Dry them and make tomato powder. The seeds you can save or toss

[@cynthiahurry-asoulsearcher729]

I agree. Putting up the produce ready to use makes it much more versatile IMO. And she's totally right about the water separating itself out before putting them through the strainer, much thicker sauce.

[@patchesangie1096]

I made stewed and diced tomatoes after defrosting as well dosent need to only be sauce

[@MiddleEastMilli]

What can you do with tomato powder?

[@carolynhopkins9844]

Renee Brown kin

[@TheSummeranne]

@@MiddleEastMilli , it would be like tomato bullion. Great to add flavor to tons of dishes! I love that idea.

[@jerikropp6394]

I love your kitchen, it reminds me of the kitchen in the house I lived in when I was 10, it was so full of light during the summer.

[@Dovey62]

I've been doing this for years! It's a great solution to a very big problem! I still have 3 bags left from last year, ready to go and make room for this year's crop! I made a great tomato sauce for my Christmas lasagna from frozen tomatos last December!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

I’ve been freezing my tomatoes, but I picked up a few more tips from your video. Thanks!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

That CucinaPro works fabulous. I processed 20lbs of thawed frozen tomatoes in no time flat. My mom got it for me. I didn’t think much of it when I opened the box but I was pleasantly surprised. Cleans easily and very little waste if you run the fruit through three or four times. Very efficient especially for the money.

[@kathyjames9250]

Great advice, thanks for all the info. Regarding the pulp/seed-skin separator, I saw one video where an Italian grandma put the seeds and skin through a second time and got more pulp out of them. I think they were cooked first, but this seems worthwhile to maximize the harvest.

[@thelazynortherngardener7607]

I saw that too and it worked for me! 😊

[@samnjoeysgrama1]

My mother always did this with the end of her tomato crop over 40 years ago. She had a huge 1/2 acre garden and canned or froze the family's veggies for the winter. She did exactly what is described here, you can pull out a few or a lot. I did this with some of my end of season bumper crop, but I also had chickens and they were very, very happy to help get rid of the extras o any blemished tomatoes. I have canned them a few months later when I had time.

[@osiadaczfamilyfarm8036]

I’ve watched this video a couple of times now! Getting ready to process my frozen tomatoes!!! Laura

[@willow3310]

I just came across this video! SO glad to have found it! This freezing method will also be great for any one that has to use farmers markets. Busy summers slow winters this is great!

[@shweetpotato]

I saw a gal recently take her frozen tomatoes and pour boiling water over them, the skins came right off, I plan to try that, and with all the great info in this video I plan to do my tomatoes in the next few days hopefully , thank you so much

[@SalLeeHolland]

I have frozen the tomatoes, and so glad to watch your video! Now I can make something out of them.

[@janicewoods3072]

I am so excited about this video. I wanted to plant tomatoes but knew I could never use the tomatoes up for just me. I love spaghetti with homemade sauce and will be planting tomatoes this year! Thank you both for your great videos.

[@kimberleemonroe2255]

I have done this for quite awhile and it makes canning so much easier ! We just made Salsa at Christmas and it smelled like Summer!

[@lajwantishahani1225]

I make tomato puree in my food factory and fill up in ice cubes to freeze before bagging them and it's easy to grab a couple of tomato cubes from the freezer while I'm cooking. But I like the idea of freezing while tomatoes and will try that next time. This time I'm also going to try my hand at making tomato ketchup and that can also go into the food factory for a quick whizz and then strain for seeds and skin. That is happening tomorrow morning! I have the same device as yours but much smaller and I used it for juicing fruits but found it very cumbersome to use.

[@sherryk30]

I tried this because of this video and it was easier than processing them right off of the vine!! Ty!😁👍👍

[@marleanhunt7653]

love this video have to run be back to continue watching take care thanks for sharing already done this but want to learn more thanks again have a great day

[@DragonPrepper]

Love your cast iron racks. Love your videos. So much great information.

[@williamwright3010]

Sarah yrs. ago I discovered it was easier to freeze any tomatoes I had left over, fall came I took them out cored the tops ,dumped them in warm water in the sink, waited a few minutes then held one at a time and squeezed it out came the tomatoe leaving the skin in my hand. Very easy and efficient.

[@SallyInCT]

Another GREAT video!!! I’ve had that lucky problem of having an over abundance!! Nice to know I can freeze em whole!! I do slice in half, sprinkle with seasoning and roast em in the oven... ohh they’re soooo good right out of the oven BUT... once cooked it’s CERY easy to pull off the skin and throw the tomato part into freezer bags for later!!! 👏👏👏😁😁💗💗

[@MrLookitspam]

Strain a few with the water,it’s lovely in a simple tomato slice salad type salad.

[@heidibush9869]

Dear wonder woman and her sidekick, thank you so much for this video---I never would have known this otherwise. Great video, keep teaching us new things.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Lol! Thanks!

[@Jimpainter222]

We grew 300 lbs one year and I threw them in the freezer whole. When I wanted them for sauce I just took what I needed out, dropped them in boiling water for a minute and the skins just slipped off. Then I cooked the tomatoes and made whatever sauce or soup I wanted. Easy.

[@errolparsons2982]

I like my Victorio Strainer. I've had it for about 40 years. Like your videos.

[@sherrybelt6825]

as you dump the frozen tomatoes it sounds like pool balls hitting together. Those are super solid.

[@Mrsmadison45]

Awesome 👏 I have been doing this for years!!!!

[@michelleboyle6497]

Now that you have your freeze dryer you can process and pulverize them, seeds, peels, and all, to make nutritious whole food bars or add to smoothie powders

[@gordonmercer7020]

I too had a bumper crop. 290 tomato's from 6 plants. Rinsed them, bagged them and froze. Held three under hot water and removed skin. Put in blender still frozen. Then in pot and made chili. Tasted awful. Just ordered a press like you'rs. Hopefully , thawing first and running through machine will solve the taste problem for my chili. Thanks for you're help.

[@jeffseaton5193]

Exactly, I have a small garden and have to freeze them before they go bad and don't have enough to can. Btw Kevin should rig that juicer up to a drill lol

[@aliciakay2496]

I do recommend taking the stems off before freezing this year. The REASON WHY is that I dehydrate the seeds and skins then coffee grinder them into a powder. This powder can be used to make tomato paste, flavor to soups, pizza sauce….. haven’t tried it yet but I bet it would be an excellent addition to a dry rub!?!! Hate wasting things and those skins and seeds are still useful and tasty!

[@rlbgardener6465]

Great job, we froze a lot of our tomatoes this last summer, that looks like a great juicer but we use our ninja processer and a sifter that works good for us.

[@karenlemley8656]

We have a strainer like that but it's called the Victoria Strainer. We have an all metal one and it's really sturdy. We've used them since I was a kid and I'm 67 now.

[@zepguwlthistle7924]

i love freezing tomatoes first. Yes got the idea from you. But found out about the water and the rest of the process on my own. When they thaw most of the water comes out. I let them thaw in my 5 gallon stock pot. It takes about 3-4 bags of tomatoes. But they thaw over night. I pour the water off, then run them through the food mill, cook them down and have wonderful tomato sauce. I even freeze them if I have time to process cause I love how well the water comes out. Another thing i do is put a drill on the handle of my metal food mill and let it turn the handle. It turns a 2hr job into half an hour. Life is much easier now :) ...this year I already have 8 bags in the freezer (i have 2 freezers) and apprx another bushel of green tomatoes ripening on paper on my grow center shelves

[@barbarareid387]

Thanks so much for your informative and lively tomato talk. I really enjoyed the two of you in the kitchen. My mind boggles with the amount of tomatoes you grew. Now there's some work!!! I just have a few comments. Food grade plastic is not all plastics. It needs the correct number on the bottom. Tomatoes should not be stored in metal containers nor cooked in cast iron. They contain acids. Tomato seeds are a great source of roughage but I understand there are some times just too many of them. Skins do not digest so peeling toms is a great idea. Keep on posting. You're a great presenter!

[@andreasmith5490]

I started freezing my tomatoes after watching this video last year. I don't disguard my peels, just cook everything till I have the consistency I want then run them through a mill. That way I do get the vitamins of the whole tomato. Then store as I want.

[@gardenpatchmama]

I have frozen the tomato juice to work with later, but have never frozen the whole tomatoes, Will be trying it out next year with our harvest. Thanks for the great tip! We are really enjoying your videos.

[@liliafajardo3445]

Thank you for showing me how to process all my lovely tomatoes,coz it helps me with your perfect idea!

[@sunshinebaker4822]

I see so many people talk of peeling tomatoes before making sauce or juice and I do not understand that. Tomato peeling has the vitamins in it and makes the juice thicker and better tasting---I am 75 and learned from my mother and grandmother, boil tomatoes with peeling on until soft, run thru a MILL to grind the tomato peeling and juice thru and remove the seeds at same time. Thick juice, thick sauce. Just as she has done in this video

[@bcrouch2626]

You should do video telling or showing how things were done . With the way things are people need to be taught how to do things like this . God bless

[@Gruene2010]

I will try this next time! I’ve been dehydrating the skins, then blending them into powder to add to dishes. Then I vacuum pack in jars.

[@hol3815]

Sunshine Baker I am new to gardening and canning. I have many gallon size bags of frozen, quartered tomatoes that I hoped to can juice and sauce from. How would I separate juice? What process would you use? I understand how to get the sauce, but not the juice separated, from my quartered and frozen tomatoes.

[@Kim81868]

the skins are not safe for canning though; under a microscope they resemble that of an orange peel and can hold onto bacterial spores which could grow to create botulism toxin. Peels must be removed for canning to reduce bacterial load

[@ttb1513]

@@Kim81868 Are the seeds safe for canning?

[@45ladybugs]

Wonderfu! I have an allotment garden this is a trick I will use next year.

[@markaveravlogs]

I just used your link to purchase this. I have tomatoes coming out my ears. LOL Thanks Kevin and Sara

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

I shall try and remember to do this next year, all of this year's crop has finished now. Great video, thank you!

[@cbak1819]

My Mom used to do this every year.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

We freezer tomatoes and enthusiasm but we don't do some because I don't have one. But then the Skins come right off we dehydrate the skins and can the pulp

[@allyshivers3082]

Im learning much!!thanks for sharing I have wood floors too an now i can keep a frozen tomato on hand too 😝😝

[@michaelougarezos8963]

beautiful family guys and thank you for your videos as I enjoy all of them 🥰

[@kevinmiller6788]

THANK YOU! This is exactly what I needed! You guys rock!

[@katiekelley3984]

This is great. You get sauce without cooking them so it keeps its enzymes. Also much faster bulk processing option with flexibility on scheduling.

[@Heather-oj7ps]

Really neat tomato gadget! I love tomatoes, especially making pasta sauce from scratch. Super content in your videos. Thank you for sharing!

[@brendastratton1306]

I started freezing my tomatoes, a few at a time, when my kids were little (about 40 years ago). However, I didn't have nearly as many as you do, nor did I process them further, except to take them out of the freezer a few at a time to use when I made soups or stews. (I was thrilled to find that the skins slip off easily under running water!) Your method is brilliant, and I wish I'd thought of it way back then. I don't have any tomatoes this year, but it's something to remember for next year. Great video!

[@shannonstephens4245]

I love you guys!! you cover every detail every time I really like that! you make it easy for us! thank you sara and kevin!!

[@lakesidehomesteadwithdavea5757]

Been freezing tomatoes whole for years...works great.

[@marionsgray]

I learned to at least cut them in 4 before freezing. So i have smaller batch when ready

[@barbaraanderson4175]

FYI, my daughter and I made tomato sauce by putting complete Roma tomatoes excluding the stem by throwing them into our vitamix. In a few minutes we had very thick sauce to add herbs and spices and cook. I am 70 years old and used the old fashioned way like you are. Find a vitamix on Facebook sale site for $250.00. Best way we have found to make sauce.

[@tannenbaum3444]

Sarah, you could use your Kitchen Aid for this process with an attachement and run it through twice, the skin and seeds will be almost stone dry, and it goes so fast, you will be done in 5 minutes. It discharges the waste in a small sausage string that you can just reprocess a second time to get every bit!

[@curiousgrandpa]

Been doing this for years, only, core them first, throw all of them into a huge pot, add some salt and cook them on a boil for 2 min. cool squash them down put in freezer containers and if you size them right (containers) perfect for cooking. This works well with cherry tomatoes too.

[@1bamachick101]

🤣 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅 had me giggled about using them as a defense option 😂 ❤️ can you imagine that scene in a movie 😂 you have how many frozen mater weapons there? Know you gave me laughter I needed & info I can use right now with my 🍅🍅🍅 I tend to forget I throw stuff in the freezer. Busy 🐝 or taking a break watching videos of Living Traditions & Roots & Refuge, Deep South & more - Lord bless you all. Thanks youtube! 🥰

[@cherylklaas7171]

You really need to get a Victorio Strainer/sauce maker. I got mine from Amazon after years of borrowing my friends...makes dealing with tomatoes so fast. Quarter your fresh tomatoes, put them through, and the seeds & stems are sorted away from the glorious sauce, ready for water bathing or freezing. Also, remember the tomato water is full of flavor and nutrients-add it to your soups, many ways to use it. I loved the comment about dehydrating the skins-dehydrate the skins & seeds together for added protein!

[@cdevpayne]

Thanks, that is what we do with our tomatoes and also concord grapes, Put them in the freezer and take out a little bit of grapes and suck on the grapes as like a popcycle. Enjoy

[@cristyrhodes4898]

Thank you for this video. I am still working full time and am looking to plant more tomatoes next year. This would work perfect. My hubby has told me to do this, but I didn't believe him..lol. Thanks again.

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Well, don't tell him he was right! Lol! Just kidding. When I was working full-time, I would dice up the raw tomatoes and freeze them for later processing. This method with the whole tomatoes is even easier. I wish I'd had the courage to try it back then.

[@sheliajones8238]

Thank thank you God bless you and your husband first showing that I really really enjoyed it learn something else with my tomatoes

[@thepatriotfarmer3580]

We did this last year and they canned up perfectly fine... good vidja!

[@carolhughes5867]

I have done this for many years! I put mine in a sink full of hot tap water. They thaw quickly, and the skins slip right off. For larger batches you could pour hot tap water in your tote, though you may need to change it out as the water gets cold with that large a batch.

[@susanshughart8343]

I have been doing this for years. I can make sauce in December and help warm my house up.

[@beckeebuckeye0049]

Awesome!

[@rosesbaker]

We do the same thing with peaches, apricots, etc... drop the frozen fruit in hot water a few at a time according to your recipe and the skin falls off... proceed with your favorite cobbler or make some jam...

[@scottygoodwin4276]

GOD BLESS All you GUY'S

[@cavymomma]

Brilliant! I'll be one who has just a few at time I want to hold for canning, so looking forward to trying this. Thank you!

[@marys.currie9026]

It would be nice if you let us see in the different pots to see what the vegetables look like

[@joannbrewer6046]

Great tomato idea . REALLY GREAT!!! GOOD FOR SMART YOU.

[@TheMadnessOfCrowds]

A real money saver. Thank you!

[@wendyweddell2782]

That's how I do it too It makes things much easier

[@calvinbuxton5382]

Love how you say colander and strainer. My pops says colander and wife says strainer then they have a pissin match of who's right lol nice video wish I would've seen this last summer!

[@kathyfroscheiser8213]

Very true

[@davewygonowski984]

Excellent!!!

[@Trivit30]

Kitchen aid makes a attachment called a food strainer that works really good ..... seeds and skin almost dry when they come out.... saves you a ton of time ;-)

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Great video. I did this last year but peeled them when still frozen by putting them in cool water and rubbing right off. However, I washed and cored them before I put in freezer. this year I will let them thaw to get rid of more juice. My crop of tomatoes was not great this year but I have about six bags total like you. So I would love to see your barbecue recipe. thank you so much.

[@laurawullner4660]

Thanks

[@GardentheNorth]

Another amazing canning video! Thank you

[@johnhunter273]

I will be looking for a device like that! Would enjoy your BBQ recipe also!

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

Here is a link to it on Amazon. Cucina Pro Tomato Juicer: amzn.to/2jDlV3C

[@maureenharrah931]

I have one called a Victorio...... maybe older than theirs, but you might see one at a garage sale???

[@anniegaddis5240]

Would love a video of you making that BBQ sauce and the recipe!

[@smilelenarose]

We do that when there's a great deal at the store. We don't have a garden, but still want to save money. When the tomatoes are in harvest we buy them at the cheapest price and freeze them whole. Then we get them out as we need them to make salsa or chile for our food.

[@OscarGoldman77]

Thank you, I just traded some eggs and got a big bag of tomatoes, I was afraid they'd go bad before I got to use them all now I know what to do with them, genius.

[@andreag9394]

Very helpful! I've given away so much produce I couldn't keep up with processing.

[@fredroberts3087]

There are two sets of twins in this picture. You all are great! frj

[@carolynharrisonharrison6284]

Yes, please do a video on your bbq sauce!

[@marilynmcneely206]

Love the pic on here if your family

[@alicewhittington5506]

Love that machine

[@suehn9833]

a barbq video sounds great!!

[@annpage3085]

Great idea😀😀

[@normaanhalt144]

Saw both tomato videos, these frozen ones looked to make a better sauce. It looked thicker. I'll have to try your way. 👍

[@StringfieldRidgeFarm]

Just started watching - love your channel! Needed this video! Thanks

[@LivingTraditionsHomestead]

+Stringfield Ridge Farm That's great! We're so glad!