Canning Tomatoes

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Canning Tomatoes

Post by canadian-gardening » Wed Oct 07, 2026 4:07 pm

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Canning Tomatoes:
That time of the year.

For peeling tomatoes:

I pick and freeze the tomatoes as I harvest them.
When it's time to can I just fill up the sink with hot water and dump the frozen tomatoes.
Skins just rub off.

Canning Tomatoes:

35 minutes for Pints -- 45 minutes for Quarts
https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/tomatoes- ... ed-liquid/
https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/how-do-i- ... irections/

Type of acid Pints Quarts

Bottled lemon/lime juice from concentrate 1 Tablespoon for Pints 2 Tablespoons for Quarts
Citric acid ¼ teaspoon for Pints ½ teaspoon for Quarts
Vinegar, 5% acidity 2 Tablespoons for Pints 4 Tablespoons for Quarts

1 teaspoon salt - per quart.
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