EAT TOMATOES ALL YEAR ROUND FRESH AND CHEAP!
Tomatoes certainly is an essential (or a near compulsory) ingredient in almost any kind of soup. It is however highly perishable, and like any other farm produce, seasonal.
So, at a point, it's cheaply available (wasting away) everywhere and at another very costly, if available at all.
At such times, we more often than not turn to canned 'tomatoes' (at least, that's what we are told they are!). But such are not free from all manner of additives and preservatives which most of the times are not only unhealthy for consumption but with adverse effects over time.
But you know, you can eat YOUR (at least you are sure tomato it is!) tomatoes near fresh and cheap all year round! Oh yes, you can!
Here is a time tested, simple, cost effective and healthy (do-it-yourself) way you can preserve tomatoes for an all year round consumption for you and your family:
INGREDIENT/EQUIPMENT
1. Tomato (Desired quantity based on available Jam jars)
2. Jam jar(s) (It has to be glass jar, plastic won't work)
3. Pot
PROCEDURE
1. Blend your tomato or grind as the case may be. It's unnecessary to squeeze out the water except if spoilt.
2. Pour the blended or grinded tomato in a pot and allow to boil till all it's water has evaporated and has become paste
3. Allow it to cool down. Scoop the paste into the jam jar(s) till filled up, then seal it properly with its cap.
4. Put the sealed tomato paste jar(s) in a pot of water. Ensure the jar(s) is/are completely submerged.
5. Boil till boiling point (i.e.100 degrees centigrade), then leave to boil for 10-15 mins (don't worry, the jar(s) won't break!).
6. Take them out of the pot and allow to cool.
7. Put then in cartons and store in a cool dry place. No need to refrigerate.
That's it! Enjoy your preserved Tomato paste!
Note:
1. The Jam jar lid must not be broken or damaged. This is necessary because the paste jars need to be air tight. Jam Jars opened with a knife, for instance, won't work.
2.Once you open a tomato paste jar, refrigerate the remnant or use completely
So, at a point, it's cheaply available (wasting away) everywhere and at another very costly, if available at all.
At such times, we more often than not turn to canned 'tomatoes' (at least, that's what we are told they are!). But such are not free from all manner of additives and preservatives which most of the times are not only unhealthy for consumption but with adverse effects over time.
But you know, you can eat YOUR (at least you are sure tomato it is!) tomatoes near fresh and cheap all year round! Oh yes, you can!
Here is a time tested, simple, cost effective and healthy (do-it-yourself) way you can preserve tomatoes for an all year round consumption for you and your family:
INGREDIENT/EQUIPMENT
1. Tomato (Desired quantity based on available Jam jars)
2. Jam jar(s) (It has to be glass jar, plastic won't work)
3. Pot
PROCEDURE
1. Blend your tomato or grind as the case may be. It's unnecessary to squeeze out the water except if spoilt.
2. Pour the blended or grinded tomato in a pot and allow to boil till all it's water has evaporated and has become paste
3. Allow it to cool down. Scoop the paste into the jam jar(s) till filled up, then seal it properly with its cap.
4. Put the sealed tomato paste jar(s) in a pot of water. Ensure the jar(s) is/are completely submerged.
5. Boil till boiling point (i.e.100 degrees centigrade), then leave to boil for 10-15 mins (don't worry, the jar(s) won't break!).
6. Take them out of the pot and allow to cool.
7. Put then in cartons and store in a cool dry place. No need to refrigerate.
That's it! Enjoy your preserved Tomato paste!
Note:
1. The Jam jar lid must not be broken or damaged. This is necessary because the paste jars need to be air tight. Jam Jars opened with a knife, for instance, won't work.
2.Once you open a tomato paste jar, refrigerate the remnant or use completely
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