Freezing Homemade Stewed Tomatoes Food

BASIC STEWED TOMATOES WITH FRESH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel the tomatoes .
• Cut them into chunks.
• Heat the tomatoes in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
• Continue cooking over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, or until desired consistency is reached.
• Add salt, pepper, sugar, and butter; taste and adjust seasonings. If desired, serve with croutons on top. Enjoy.

HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• To peel the tomatoes, place them in boiling water for 1 minute and then immediately transfer to cold water. Peel and quarter tomatoes, and place in a large saucepan with the salt. Slowly simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

EASY FREEZER-READY HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil (except the water and cornstarch)breaking up the tomatoes slightly with a fork.
• Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
• Simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add in the cornstarch/water mix and simmer for another 15 minutes (if you want a thicker consistency add in more cornstarch mixed with water).
• Cool and divide into freezer-safe containers.

FREEZING HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. 2. Add the whole tomatoes to the boiling water for one minute. 3. Immediately pull the tomatoes from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and drop into cold water to loosen their skins. 4. Pull the skins off the tomatoes, cut the stem and core out and quarter the tomatoes. 5. Pour the water out of the pot and return the tomatoes to the empty pot. 6. Cover and stew the tomatoes for 10 to 20 minutes on medium heat or until cooked through and tender. Add spices and seasonings to the tomatoes if desired. 7. Remove the pot from the heat and set the bottom of it into the bowl of cold water to cool the stewed tomatoes to room temperature. 8. Ladle the stewed tomatoes into one-pint freezer containers, filling each to one inch below the lid. 9. Seal the containers, label with the date packed and freeze for up to one year. Read more: How to Freeze Stewed Tomatoes | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6127218_freeze-stewed-tomatoes.html#ixzz25QPBj9D5

STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Peel the tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for one minute. Gently pull away the skin.
• Place tomatoes in a large pot and add the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
• Serve with croutons.
• I like my stewed tomatoes with toast and butter.
• Whenever I am sick, this is the dish I crave! The above recipe is from the book out of print cookbook "cajun country cookin" by John and Glenna Uhler Enjoy!