I procure at least 20 cans and never stays until spring! Tomatoes are fresh in winter!
The recipe is very simple, but, of course, there are several subtleties that should be considered.
Tomatoes are better to choose dense and fleshy. I try not to use overripe, soft and juicy tomatoes. I usually use this kind of cream for this recipe. I washed them well in advance and wiped them dry.
I cut the tomatoes in half and cut out where the ponytail was. In order not to cut it in two halves of a tomato, I cut it a little obliquely (such a little trick that saves time).
The first is a very important point. Jars and lids must be sterilized. Even in spite of the fact that I will then sterilize them with tomatoes, sterilization is required!
I fill the jars with tomatoes. And I fill it with boiled water. Here is the second very important point! The water must be necessarily boiled, but not boiling water, and not even hot, but at room temperature. It is important! If you pour boiling water over the tomatoes, they will become soft and the skin may "come off", but this is not necessary here!
I no longer add anything but tomatoes and water to the jars! No salt, no vinegar, no spices. Cover with lids and place in a pan for sterilization.
I put a towel at the bottom of the pan. I fill the jars with warm water. Not hot! Otherwise they may burst. Water - on the "shoulders" of the cans.
I turn on the fire. And from the moment of boiling I sterilize for 15-17 minutes. if the jars are 0.5 l, then 10-12 minutes is enough.
Here is the third important point. It is very important not to overcook tomatoes! Otherwise they will become soft.
I take the cans out of the pan and immediately tighten the lids. I turn it over to make sure it is tight.
And here is one more, no less important point. I don't wrap banks! They cool down like this, on the table.
I put the cans away in a cool place. Also important! Although they can stand for several months and just in the kitchen cabinet. But it is better to keep it in the cellar, then they do not change their color and remain as bright and tasty as in summer!
In winter, I open such a jar, put the tomatoes in a salad bowl (you can cut each half in half), add salt, onion, garlic, herbs and oil to taste. And a great summer salad is ready! And some water - in borsch))
Tomatoes are very reminiscent of fresh! You can fill the salad not only with oil, but, for example, sour cream, mayonnaise, you can add it to different dishes.
In the video below, I showed in more detail what happens. There are also 4 more recipes for my harvesting tomatoes for the winter (no less interesting) + 4 ways to sterilize cans. Take a look - you'll love it!
Delicious! Try to prepare at least a jar if you didn't know about this method. You will like it, I'm sure!
Many are surprised: "How? Without salt? Without vinegar... "Yes, without anything! There is enough acid in the tomatoes themselves! The main thing is to take into account all the subtleties that I talked about - and everything will work out!