September 15, 2011

Freezing tomatoes

It took me less than an hour to get two ice cream pails of tomatoes into the freezer. 

I washed, cored and slit an X on the bottom.

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They went into the boiling water for 30-60 seconds just until the skin started to curl like this.

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I put them into ice water and was able to slip the skins right off. 

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Then I chopped them up and put 2 cups into a ziploc freezer bag.  It’s a good thing I did not have a salsa mix on hand because this pan would not have made it to the freezer.  Freshly chopped garden tomatoes is a delicious smell.  Yum Yum!!IMG_7273 IMG_7277

Super easy way to take care of some extra tomatoes.  These are great for adding to any hotdish, stew, or chili.

2 comments:

  1. I have nothing but super ass respect for people who can garden and farm. My dad is the gardening king. Tomatoes, carrots, zucchini you name ithe does it. The gene did not pass to me but i am one mean shopper....Thank you for coming by and becoming a follower on my blog. I am returning he favor...:0)

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  2. wow. those are really beautiful tomatoes. You are lucky to be able to grow such in your garden or farm.
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