Alberto Ray

If they have rotten or soft spots, don’t use them. On the end opposite the core of each tomato, use a sharp knife to score… Read More »Do You Cut Bad Spots Off Tomatoes Before Blanching?

Then cut tomatoes in half and scoop out and discard seeds. Note: Leave seeds in if you want to yield more soup and don’t mind… Read More »Should I Strain Seeds Out Of Tomato Soup?

Plus this box of 25 pounds of tomatoes made 21 pints of salsa, more than enough to last us until next tomato season. So away… Read More »How Many Pints Will 25 Lbs Of Tomatoes Make?

When I use canned beans and canned tomatoes, I always drain them (and save the liquid). Not because there’s anything wrong with the liquid. As… Read More »Do You Drain Canned Tomatoes For Soup?

Reduce liquid prior to cooking Tomatoes are loaded with water (some have more juice than others). To reduce this moisture, slice them up the day… Read More »Can You Reduce Tomato Juice?

Juice can be made from all types of tomatoes, but the larger the fruit, the more juice it generally contains. Homemade tomato juice sometimes separates… Read More »Are Tomatoes Good For Juicing?

High acid foods such as tomatoes and other fruit will keep their best quality up to 18 months; low acid foods such as meat and… Read More »How Many Years Can You Keep Canned Tomatoes?