Canned Tomatoes Vine Ripened Tomatoes In Tomato Juice Food

CANNED TOMATOES (VINE RIPENED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE)

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes, place in boiling water for three minutes or until skin slips off, plunge in cold water and peel.
• Put cored and peeled tomatoes in sterilized jars filling 3/4 full. To each jar add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
• Fill rest of the jar with tomato juice leaving a one inch head space, (about 1/4 cup of tomato juice per quart it depends on how full your jar, you may need more or possibly less). I use heated tomato juice.
• Remove air bubbles and clean rim.
• Seal and process for 22 minutes.
• Please see note in the introductory when it comes to processing times.
• This recipe works for cut tomatoes as well.

SIMPLE MARINATED VINE RIPENED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put tomato slices overlapping in a low glass dish.
• Put marinade ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to blend.
• Pour marinade over tomatoes, so that all are covered.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.

VINE RIPENED TOMATO, SWEET ONION AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the tomatoes and layer on individual salad plates, slightly overlapping; top with onion rings and basil.
• In a small dish, blend the olive oil and vinegar together, pour over the salad.
• Sprinkle the cheese over all and add freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste.
• Allow to rest 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE RAW TOMATO JUICE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender,blend prepaired tomatoes into a liquid.
• Salt to taste.
• Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth.
• Transfer the juice to a jar with a lid and refrigerate.