Canning Crushed Tomatoes Tutorial

[@leorasmoot6422]

I'm embarrassed to admit that at 60 years old I had never canned before. After watching many videos from Linda's Pantry, Noreen, Kneady, and now you, I decided to give it a try. I have become obsessed with canning, I love it! I started with water bath canning and have moved on to pressure canning. I love looking at all the beautiful canned goods in my pantry! Great video and very informative, especially for newbies like myself! Thanks, keep the videos coming!!!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Leora Smoot good for you! I love knowing that I am the one that took care with my jars, and I know what is in them. Follow a recipe, make sure that you follow all of the steps, and you will be rewarded! Happy canning!

[@deborahcatania74]

Hello Vicki...thank you so much for the awesome video...I just love how you take us through the whole process...no corners cut here! As one of many novice canners we love to see the videos from start to finish! And I must say those canned tomatoes look fresh and delicious! The sterile water was a bonus...great idea!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Deborah Catania you are welcome! Honestly, I learned so much by watching others, and sometimes we just get busy when making these videos and don't think to film every step, so I really wanted to be as thorough as possible for those that are new to canning. It can seem overwhelming when you are new to it, but if you see every step I think it becomes less threatening. Thank you for watching!

[@j.mcneese2930]

Thanks for sharing, so glad that your garden supply you with a good harvest for you and your family to enjoy.🍅

[@VickiesCountryHome]

J. McNeese thank you!

[@marciaparmeley3045]

I love that your canner has a glass lid! I sure wish mine did. Your canned tomatoes make me green with envy. Due to finances and back problems, I did not do a garden this year and, seeing this, I am so sad I didn't. Bless you and yours.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Marcia Parmeley I love this Victorio water bath canner, especially because of the glass lid. It also does steam canning, but I haven't tried that yet. Need to do some more research! I am so sorry that you weren't able to garden. That is really hard! I hope that someone might gift you some of their produce. Blessings and will pray for you!

[@shesacamper1497]

Beautiful canned crushed tomatoes Vickie. I love having them on my pantry shelf. I go thru tomatoes more than any other product I can. Great tutorial!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Shesacamper 1 thank you! Me too. I use canned tomatoes constantly, and these are so tasty!

[@jenalopez4795]

A sink full of tomatoes brings tears to my eyes...I miss my gramma and that reminded me of her...thank you for bringing her back for just a moment...please keep making these amazing videos! The new generation needs to know this art before it is lost ;) xo

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I am so happy that this brought back good memories! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Monkchip]

Very awesome. I like the way You do the crushed tomatoes, and way better than store bought, especially when that's not an option. Thanks so much!

[@katydidiy]

You need a tomato corer, cheap but effective. If you core them before pulling the peel off it will go much quicker. Core a bunch, then peel a bunch - it will save a lot of time😍 Very well made video, thanks!

[@reddirtgirl308]

Thank you for the refresher on tomato canning, seems like if I get out of practice I forget how is it Done. You have a nice voice very calm cool collected and I am ready to can this mountain of tomatoes from my garden without anxiety...altho Its gona get very messy Im sure.

[@mariebarnes416]

This is the best instruction on canning tomatoes that Ive seen. Thank you.

[@janmata4449]

Thank you for this video. It was so helpful. You encouraged me to try to can. I canned salsa today. My first thing that I have canned so far. Now I’m addicted. I like all the details that you have given. I have wanted to try canning for over 30 years but I was terrified.

[@knitnpaint]

You explained everything very well. I just did 5 quarts but only put in 1 Tablespoon of Lemon juice each. I hope they will be ok. First time doing this. Thank you so much. I love the way you are slow and deliberate about your work.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Thank you so much for watching! I try to explain in a way that I would understand, so I am glad that it helps!

[@sidneythompson159]

You give very good instructions for canning. Thank you so much. God bless

[@deborhasmith7746]

great video Vickie. We love our garden canned tomatoes and other goods.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Deborha Smith me too! Thank you for watching!

[@lawandaroberts-box1483]

Looks absolutely gorgeous. I’m getting 100 # of paste tomatoes this weekend can’t wait to can them up

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

I have some tomatoes in the freezer because I am waiting til it cools off a little down here before I can them. I have been trying to decide what recipe to use and I think I will do exactly what you did. Thank you for making such an informative video. You gave wonderful instructions and now I will not be afraid to can them. It is a job though I will say that. Thank you for doing this video, Vickie. Have a wonderful day!---------Tressa Daigle

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Tressa's Stay at Home Life thank you! If you have them frozen, you can probably slip the skins off without having to blanch them, which will make the job MUCH easier! Give it a try and let me know!

[@rosshillfarm6153]

@@VickiesCountryHome I do this all the time, freeze instead of blanch. Thaw in sun and drain off some of the juice if thicker product is desired.

[@ertanakdeniz9702]

Thank you, mom, for being so neat and tidy. Special thanks for the detailed tricks.

[@heavenscenthomestead4242]

They look beautiful! I also do a lot of canning. My sister said that her hot jars broke when she put the cold lemon juice in! I have never had that happen myself but it is worth noting.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

HeavenScent Homestead I normally let the lemon juice sit out for a short time, but I think that I have also added cold and never had a problem. You can also add citric acid, but I don't like to use that often as I have read about the way that it is produced. I don't mind a little bit of lemon taste in mine!

[@kristauren564]

Hi from Fla. I am a new canner & appreciate all your explanation & detail. Loving your videos , thank yoy!

[@kathleennece715]

Very nice video and easy to understand each step. Thank you for sharing.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

You are very welcome!

[@lifewithlois7262]

I needed this one today, I want to just crushed tomatoes , my friend drop me off about a half a bushel so this is perfect timing Thanks for sharing

[@VickiesCountryHome]

loisann therapy Gardening oh, I am so glad! I love having sauces on the shelf, but honestly I make up new recipes all of the time, or need these for recipes that I already have, so I am glad that I had enough harvest for everything! Thanks for watching!

[@maryhill2105]

So enjoyed this video I have always wondered how to can tomatoes I never knew it was actually that easy. Thanks so much.....

[@VickiesCountryHome]

mary hill I am glad that you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@maryanderson4170]

Nothing like canning fresh picked tomatoes from your garden! I add fresh Basil to the jars.

[@scribble4766]

I am not saying this is better but it is the way I have peeled tomatoes. I cut an X in the bottom. When blanching, the X will start to peal back. It has worked great for me.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

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[@sherrywilliams8753]

Thank you so much I am just now doing my first time. with crushed tomatoes .😁💕

[@dugchris2009]

Nice video. Yes, isn't wonderful to know where your food comes from! I love putting up our own food! God Bless!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Christine McCombs I love knowing that my food is healthy, and that my family will get the freshness and flavors that we love. When you buy into (literally) all of the pre-packaged meals, convenience foods and everything else, you aren't getting the best ingredients, and you are settling for someone else's idea of what tastes good. We definitely have our own ideas! Thanks for watching! Blessings!

[@patsyoconner9506]

thanks for your helpful recipe but i have to say how much i like and admire the blessings people give im from uk and we dont see much of that it is a shame though being old irish i do so myself so God bless you all

[@peach3611]

Love watching this, very informative. Learned a lot about canning. Thanks for sharing.

[@renacraft7001]

Very beautiful canned!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Thank you!

[@jengoods2246]

Awsome video, I do my crushed tomatoes exactly the same 😀

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Jen Goods they taste so good! Thank you!

[@katzcradul]

Perfection. I felt like weeping at then end. Seriously wishing I could have had a crusty piece of your sourdough bread slathered with cold butter.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

katzcradul I absolutely LOVE home baked sourdough! You really can't get any better - and my family thinks so too!

[@Maremoooo]

Now that's look so pretty!!!!!!! great video!!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Mare's Okey-Dokey Homestead thank you! Pretty and great tomato flavor!

[@dray2376]

Thank you so much, you explained it so easy.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

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[@bonniehren8842]

Thank you for explaining so simply and with complete simple steps. I wish I would have watched your video first as I put too many pepper seeds in my first batch of sauce next time only tomatoes and spices for as I use them later

[@VickiesCountryHome]

You are welcome! I like to keep most of my canned goods simple, so that I can use them in any recipe. You can always add seasonings, but you can’t take away!

[@LisaErvine]

Good tutorial on canning tomatoes! Do you think we can see your pantry and what you have in it?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Lisa Ervine that is a possibility later on, I have so many ideas before that!

[@kathygoskey6701]

Thank you thank you thank you…….. I have been want to do this and also show my adult kids how to do it. I grew up with mom doing this , but as a kid we did all the picking and she processed

[@kathrynlucktenberg2876]

Fantastic! Thx especially for test strips tip.

[@Carol_Pearson]

I am not a fan of fresh tomatoes, but I love marinara, salsa, tomato soup, etc. I plan on having several tomato plants in my garden next year, once I get everything up and running, so I don't have to keep buying tomatoes to can!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Home canned tomatoes are so much better that bought.

[@HiCyn01]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. I would like to see a tutorial of your spaghetti sauce. If you have done that yet. Thank you!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

HiCyn01 I am glad that you enjoyed it! I am considering making a video about the family spaghetti sauce recipe, but have to get the family's ok first for the "secret" recipe that Brian's family brought over from Italy.

[@jandreokeef9330]

Hi Vicki. I’m canning tomatoes tomorrow. Don’t you find cooking the tomatoes give you a better finish product? I find if I raw pack I get that separation on the bottom.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Jandre O'Keef I think so. It could also be that crushing them helps, as they are not cooked that long. I'm not sure, but I don't think that I will ever go back to packing them whole, since I almost always crush them when I use them anyway.

[@jandreokeef9330]

Vickie's Country Home, I agree I’m not raw packing again.

[@jandreokeef9330]

Vickie's Country Home I have one more question about tomatoes. I’m in my elbows in tomatoes. I purchased these tomatoes from a farmer that gets them from another farmer because all of his tomatoes are done for this year. My question is these tomatoes have a lot of that white pithy stuff. I’m trying to remove as much as I can but it’s a pain! Do you remove yours if you have any? I’m not sure what variety these are. They are beautiful on the outside. You cut into them and there’s all that hard white stuff. I hope you see this soon since I’m half way through a bushel. Thanks in advance!

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Jandre O'Keef hmmm... I'm not sure. Is it part of the flesh of the tomato? If so, I think that I would taste some. If it is tough/chewy/tasteless/bitter, I probably would cut out and discard (chicken or compost pile). When you put all of time and energy into canning them, you want them to be the best quality that you can get.

[@jandreokeef9330]

Vickie's Country Home, it seems to be part of the core but some of the tomatoes have more than others. I’m just going to cut it out. Like you said too much work to not have a beautiful end product. Thanks for answering me so quickly. ❤️

[@rowinggranny5216]

Thank you Vickie, such a good video. I am new to canning. I did the ball recipe for crushed tomatoes using the pressure canner with 1inch headspace. I notice as they are cooling the head space is now more like 2inches, I did de bubble. Will these be ok? and do you know why this has happened ?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Thank you Wendy! Did you have any evacuation of your jars in the canner (did any of the tomato leak out)? That could cause the head space to be lower. They are probably ok. I would remove the rings, clean the jars, then slightly lift the jar by the edge of the lid. If it holds, it is good. If the lid doesn’t hold, then put it in the refrigerator and use within a few days. If they did evacuate, just try making a gradual process of taking them out of the canner. When the pressure is 0, remove the weight and wait for 5 minutes. Then open the lid and put on loosely for another 5 - 10 minutes. Then remove the lid and wait again. That really helps stop the jars from losing any of their contents during the process. Please let me know if that helps.

[@rowinggranny5216]

@@VickiesCountryHome Hi Vickie, thank you so much for your reply. The jars were sticky so I must have had some evacuation of contents. I can lift the jars by the lid after I removed the ring so I feel I have a good seal. Hopefully the more I do the more confident I will become. I am off to click subscribe to your wonderful channel.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

It is a learning experience, but each time you can, you will become more confident. Welcome!

[@traceyTibbles07]

I’ve only got half pint jars to use for crushed tomatoes. How do things change? Half the lemon juice (or how much citric acid)? Same cooking time? Can you fit more jars in pot? Thank you

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I would use half of the lemon juice, and the same cooking time. And yes, you get more jars in the canner usually.

[@exoticaism]

I think I answer my question about the pressure canner, just a canner por is good. Just like the one you used in this video.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I would look for either a Presto 23 quart, or an All American - any size!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Yuky, if I understand you correctly, she used a waterbath canner in the video to process tomatoes. These can only be used with high acid foods, such as tomatoes + acid and fruits. All low acid foods (meats & vegetables) must be pressure canned for safety. When water bath canning you can use any pot large enough to cover your jars with about 2" of water with room left for boiling, without boil over. Will need something to serve as a rack to keep jars from direct contact with the bottom. As to pressure canners, I've always used Presto canners. Have a 21 qt that I bought back in 1972. Still works fine. Bought a 22 qt in the mid nineties. It's the one I use most often. Recently bought a 16 qt for canning smaller batches. While I appreciate the All American, could never feel comfortable about the much higher price, when Presto does the job for me. Hope this helps.

[@exoticaism]

Great video Vicky, how do I get the right PH tester for the tomatoes. I check but I found water testers and I don’t know if the is right to test food like tomatoes ph

[@Mightychef4u]

You should always add the required acid to make sure the finished product is safe. While the incidents are few, there have been sevaral cases of botulism poisoning in improperly canned tomatoes. 1 Tbs of bottled lemon juice or 1/4 tea citric acid per pint jar. 2 Tbs bottled lemon juice or 1/2 tea citric acid per quart jar.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Agreed! I always use commercially bottled lemon juice.Then I don't have to worry or wonder about it. Lemon juice is reasonably priced and doesn't affect the flavor of tomatoes when used according to directions.

[@Noahsoak]

What about the water level forvquarts while canning? It is almost to the top and bubbles out with quarts. Am I putting too much? It days 2" above qt jars.

[@barbarahogan4796]

Good video 👍

[@jaclynrichmond1049]

I didn't put lemon juice in but salt only, but will start using it from now on just to be on the safe side. I had a lot of separation after the water bath, any suggestions on how to prevent that? Also I don't have the tongs so I pulled the whole rack out, would this make a difference?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Some tomatoes might have a high enough acidity level, but the safest (and recommended) thing to do is add lemon juice. I get separation sometimes too - some tomatoes have more water content than others. I usually wait for 24 hours, then shake the jar well to redistribute the tomatoes. Sometimes it stays that way, other times I will do this again before I use them. No, pulling them out by the rack will not hurt them. I prefer the tongs, because it is easier to keep from tipping the jars, but safety is the main priority. Thank you for watching!

[@lonsangel]

My mouth is watering Vickie.

[@sidneythompson159]

Oh, so good.

[@viviangerard459]

how much vinigar do you put in the canner never heard about this

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I just put in a splash - maybe 1/4 cup? It helps prevent hard water stains on your jars, but isn’t necessary. You can definitely leave it out and wash it off of your jars when they are cool.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Vivian, my Presto canner manual says to add 2 tablespoons of vinegar. I don't like to add more than what the directions state, because it is an acid and will eventually etch the inside of my canners. The more acid, the sooner this will happen. I know. I watched it happen, over the years in my 1972 canner. The one I bought in the mid 1990's is developing that dark patiena below the fill water line. So, do check your manual and use what they advice for your model canner.

[@muhongayireyvonne5654]

How do you keep them? Is it keeped in the refligerator?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

Once they are properly canned, they are shelf stable.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤️

[@weegie2818]

LOVE your stove, what brand is it?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

It is a Thermador. I actually designed my kitchen around my dream range! In fact, my whole house was designed with my dream kitchen in mind 😂🤗

[@weegie2818]

LOVE that.

[@juliazimmerman3410]

Thank you!

[@mycookie54321]

Can we use this for cooking right away?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

You can use them after they are completely cooled. Make sure they are no longer boiling/bubbling inside also.

[@caomailan1986]

How long can you keep them? Do you keep them in room temperature?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I have had some for two years, but I usually use them up faster. But I can as many as possible in good years to hold over for bad harvest years. Yes, I keep at room temperature.

[@teresayoung4209]

Thank you!!

[@carolswindler8692]

I don’t put lemon juice in my tomatoes but I freeze them.

[@VickiesCountryHome]

With freezing the lemon juice isn’t necessary. If you can them, it is recommended to use lemon juice or citric acid since a lot of today’s tomatoes are lower pH.

[@elizabethjaramillo5097]

How long does this last on the shelf ?

[@VickiesCountryHome]

I’m not sure. I have had some last for several years, but I usually use them up within a year. If they are properly processed, I would have not problem using them 5 years later. Always look at the jar, open and smell. If you are in doubt, throw it out.

[@nadineash1297]

❤️💯🍅

[@VickiesCountryHome]

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[@Mightychef4u]

Temperature affects the pH test strips. You should NOT be testing a boiling liquid. Your tomatoes should be in the 4.2-4.3 pH range minimum.

[@viviansmith8207]

Turn your volume up can’t hear you

[@cathycalore5065]

Ok to slow