Canning Tomatoes | How To Can Raw Pack Tomatoes

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6 жыл бұрын

Canning tomatoes - how to can raw pack tomatoes. Tomatoes can be canned using a hot pack or cold pack method, using a water bath or pressure canner. We can ours using the approved method for raw pack canning in a water bath canner. We use no additional liquids. The only additives are canning salt and lemon juice or citric acid. We'll show you how to can tomatoes using a water bath canner, mason jars, wide mouth lids, and wide mouth rings. We do not use Tattler lids. We prefer the traditional simple lid / ring combo. We also use a very simple recipe with no seasonings so those decision can be made later during cooking, making them useful in any number of recipes. Please always follow safe and approved canning practices.
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@gmc0678 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip on packing and dumping juice out to minimize floating 👍🏻

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

It really helps pack more in there... Especially at the end when you can really press down on them ! Thanks for watching !

@sharonmccarty4924 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping with the tomato floating issue! Great video!

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it helps ! Thank you so much for watching ! We really appreciate the support !

@lovelylisawarriorqueen7923 6 жыл бұрын

Peeling the tomatoes after branching was my job as a kind, brings back good memories. TFS, love your videos.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! Sounds like fun memories ! We do an awful lot of peeling here... LOL Thanks so much for watching !

@annekoch2834 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences with canning tomatoes. Lots of good details in there.

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Anne !

@lisabooker6405 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I’m canning tomatoes and green beans this weekend. I like the “pre-X” tip! Definitely gonna steal that! Blessings always ~Lisa

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

It really helps blow the skin off them in a hurry... You'll see ! Thanks for watching !

@thepatriotfarmer3580 6 жыл бұрын

We use the raw cold pack method also... picking about 7 quarts worth of tomatoes (not including our san marzanos) a day on the average right now. We are freezing all the san marzanos for a major salsa weekend this fall...

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Salsa sounds wonderful ! Thanks so much for watching !

@ltlbnsgarden 6 жыл бұрын

You guys make things look so simple, and I love that. I have watched tomato canning videos and they use canning terminology I am not yet familiar with, but you guys spoke my simple language. Big thumbs up! 🤗

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

We really try to keep things as simple as possible, or we could not keep up... Things happen fast here... And while I think the canned stuff looks and tastes great, we aren't taking it to the county fair to compete for ribbons... LOL No need to get too complex with it... Thanks so much for your support Little Bean ! I know I say it a lot, but we really do appreciate it !

@margaretwhite9189 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. It is exactly what I need to can my tomatoes and easy to understand and follow.

@BumbleBeeJunction 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!

@suefahrner5843 11 ай бұрын

Nice to see you again...TC

@_thatchickchris8246 6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 that’s how I do it too. When I get them skinned I usually toss them in a big colander to drip some tomato water out but I’m definitely going to start dumping some off when I pack also I never thought of that.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

It really helps, especially at the end when the jar is full enough to press down on them some... Seems you can always dump and add a few more chunks... You'll see when you try it... Thanks so much for watching !

@karencushing2502 2 жыл бұрын

If you pour off liquid won’t you be pouring off the lemon juice and salt too?

@bigron1832 6 жыл бұрын

Finally, I've been doing something right and don't have to ask 10 questions. That slicing before boiling water will come in handy tho. Thank you so much. Keep them coming see ya'll on the next one. God Bless

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah... That X really splits the skin wide open... Thanks so much for watching ! Hope you have a great weekend !

@cindyvanisi5907 6 жыл бұрын

Ok I have canned in the past and liked the x - that is something new and wonderful

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Always fun to pick up a new trick, I know... It really blows the skins off of them in a hurry... Once you do it, you'll always do it....

@xobrebre23 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Love your videos

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ! We really appreciate all of the support ! Have a great weekend !

@juliekooiker3408 4 жыл бұрын

Quality videos! Always good content that is useful

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !

@melissanash6801 5 жыл бұрын

Loving your canning videos! I learned to can from my Grandmother - water bath only though! Wanted to share that for the first time, this year I used a CampChef to set up an "outdoor kitchen" for my canning. It was the best! I will do it every year as it kept the house cooler during the hot summer canning sessions. It also allowed me to sue 2 canners at once. I highly recommend looking into it since you guys can so many amazing things:)

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

We have a pair of water baths and a pair of pressure canners... we use both often... Thankfully, we can isolate our kitchen temp wise and not heat up the whole house, but I will check into the campchef stove... Thank you for the suggestion !

@brendasmiley6128 6 жыл бұрын

Timely and informative 👍🏽👍🏽

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! I am glad you enjoyed it !

@juliekooiker3408 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sight in the canner!

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again :)

@mamoe3 Жыл бұрын

I think you’ve solved my problem. I’ve had several jars not seal due to liquid and tomato part getting under the lids. I was not letting jars cool in the water first. Thanks for the tip!

@henrycooks1883 2 жыл бұрын

Garden in a jar, looks like a perfectly acceptable, safe canning method to me. Plenty of uses for those I am sure.

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

You betcha !

@debbiebittner8125 6 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. Um, informative. Thank you

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! I appreciate you watching ! Have a great weekend !

@mmmariam100 6 жыл бұрын

Great work Tina is like Bee unstoppable lol

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

She keeps after it... LOL... But hey, I do my part too... ahahaha She wouldn't keep feeding me if I didn't... LOL Thanks for watching !

@virginiareid5336 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your filming this process. I've heard of it and this was a great find on the channel.

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ! We really appreciate the support and hope you enjoy the rest of the channel !

@virginiareid5336 5 жыл бұрын

Bumble Bee Junction, I not only enjoy your channel, but have learned so many things from the videos.

@jodysappington7008 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing.....enjoyed it.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching ! Glad you enjoyed it ! have a wonderful weekend !

@HandyTim 5 жыл бұрын

Great video short but sweet

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

That is one of our older vids, but it does sort of get right to the point... LOL Thanks so much for watching and we hope you enjoy the channel... !

@heavenscenthomestead4242 6 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching ! We appreciate the support !

@patriciarichardson6671 6 жыл бұрын

going to try this video tomorrow

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan... We have done it this way for years... I am sure you wont be disappointed !

@dumbbunnie123 5 жыл бұрын

I love using the skins for tomato powder,so useful!

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

Never thought of that... Hmmmmmm....... Thanks !

@dumbbunnie123 5 жыл бұрын

This is very common practice around here. Makes for deeper flavor in soups and stews and I use it a lot for instant tomato paste. When you work so hard on your garden,you want to get all you can from your efforts!

@stephaniebell9093 2 жыл бұрын

@@dumbbunnie123 Do you dehydrate and grind them? Love the idea.

@dumbbunnie123 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniebell9093 ...Yes, I dry and powder the skins I use the powder to thicken soups and stews etc.

@glenokla2588 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice looking tomatoes!

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! Hope you have a great weekend !

@glenokla2588 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! I hope you all have a great weekend too!

@rosegarcia8434 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty tomatoes

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ! We had a bumper crop this year for sure... We are about down to just feeding the last of them to the chickens and ducks... We have canned all we need, given away tomatoes until people are now avoiding us (LOL), and donated as many as we can.... ahahaha Now the chickens and ducks are even wanting their corn back...

@rosegarcia8434 4 жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction that's great but you can dry those tomatoes pealings and make tomato powder

@RockingCHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

Good video

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! We hope you find it useful ! Have a great weekend !

@peggyannparkes1863 6 жыл бұрын

Heat your tomatoes up before putting in jars. This will keep them from floating. Also, use regular bottles when you cold pack. The shoulders of a regular jars keeps them from floating a little.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

We'll have to give that a try... We do ok with cold packing, but others will certainly find the advice useful ! Thank you for adding to the conversation !

@marilyn4888 6 жыл бұрын

Great video...super informative. What do you use the canned tomatoes for?

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Canned tomatoes are pretty versatile... We use them like you would crushed tomatoes mostly... But you can boil them on down to sauce, or leave them in large chunks like stewed tomatoes... That is why we dont pre-season them... Never know what they are going in !

@singleman1986 6 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how my Mom taught me.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Hats off to your mother then ! LOL Thanks so much for watching !

@phillully4472 6 жыл бұрын

Those tomatoes look so darn good... can almost smell them from here. Just wondering do you add any spices to those tomatoes before you seal them?

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

No... We leave them as plain as possible so we can adapt them to whatever we are cooking at the time... Its tempting though ! LOL Thanks for watching !

@oldschoolwithamoderntwist6074 6 жыл бұрын

,,,very nice ,,those tomatoes look great,, i like how Tina gets the skin off,, now Buster and i would like to no do you fry any of the green ones? if so do you can or freeze them for later use?,,, we sure would like to see you cook some on the grill only if you guys like them and you get time,, thanks for sharing,,,,

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure I have ever grilled a green tomato before... We like to make and eat them the regular way... And yes, you can can green tomato slices for fried green tomatoes... You just cut them a little thick and then add some "pickle crisp" to help them hold their texture... But we eat fried green tomatoes this way all winter long...

@dianeky617 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do you put the cut tomatoes into room temp jars or are the jars hot? Then put them in the canner? I’m going to try this very soon. Thanks.

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

The jars are sterilized (perhaps I should have been more clear on that) but they are room temp by the time we pack them... I do understand you've likely seen "hot jars" in other videos, but that is so the jars don't split when you pour boiling water in to top off the jar... In this case, the tomatoes are being canned in their own juices... Now you do want to be careful not to temp shock the jars going into the waterbath... We use hot tap water to fill the canner (which they can take) and put the heat to the canner AFTER it is loaded... Takes a few minutes more to get up to boil and start the timer, but with the lid on, it is a minor delay... I hope this helps ! Thanks for watching !

@tinagonzales6426 Жыл бұрын

so do I keep it at a boil the whole time .....

@vickiiluvboxers4191 6 жыл бұрын

TFS! I use this same method :) Do y'all can a vegetable soup mix with left over vegetables using the water bath method?

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

We do a end of year vegetable soup, yes... But we pressure can it... Thanks so much for watching !

@vickiiluvboxers4191 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@tylerbagstad6282 Жыл бұрын

When I fallow this, after I have them packed and I put them in the canner pot, put the cap on and tighter the ring down? And then cover the jars completely with water in the pot?

@BumbleBeeJunction Жыл бұрын

They are packed in the jars with the caps and rings, then into the canner which should have enough water to cover them... If you are having difficulty, I would suggest consulting the Ball Canning webpage for clear step by step instructions...

@jjl7852 4 жыл бұрын

We like the seeds out can u scoop them out wt a spoon if I chooses to can them this way? And can u use ur kids over again bc I throw mine out after I open my cans

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

They can be canned without seeds, for sure ! And USDA says you are not to reuse lids... However, if they are not bent and you boil them to soften the rubber seal, then... Well... (LOL... As a content creator, I cannot advise it, but....)

@ladycat661 6 жыл бұрын

They look great do y'all can any green tomatoes I have seen them canned for frying and wonder if y'all every canned any ? I was going try my hand at canning some this year and was wondering if it can be done .Thanks for sharing

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Yes you can... Use a wide mouth jar... Slice your tomatoes just slightly thicker than you would for normal friend green tomatoes... Do the lemon juice and salt the same... Add like 1/4 tsp "pickle crisp" to each quart jar... Process the same... The pickle crisp will help them keep their texture... Good luck !

@dylnjac 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think you could use an enamel water bath canner on a glass top stove! Do you also pressure can on your stove? I just bought an electric water bath canner because I was told I couldn't use my old one.

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

We use both canners on our stove, but it is rated for canning... I am not sure I would attempt it on just any glass top...

@juliekooiker3408 4 жыл бұрын

After midnight lol at least you stay up together

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Canning days are usually long ones...

@stellasciolino498 2 жыл бұрын

Most videos I’ve been watching says to boil the jars in the canner for 45 minutes. Is 85 minutes because they are raw? Did you boil the jars to sanitize them? Thank you.

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the jars were boiled to sterilize... And yes, because they were cold packed...

@blairhopfner7483 2 жыл бұрын

Do we retighten the lids after they come out of the canner

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

No... The lids should be sealed down, and the rigs removed after they have cooled...

@pattydukes5772 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting ready to can some tomatoes today and now I’m confused as to what to do I’ve seen a few videos but am I supposed to cook the tomatoes? I want to use some for chili and make some spaghetti sauce and salsa I have a better homes and garden big book that is all about canning but I’m not sure should I cook them?

@BumbleBeeJunction 3 жыл бұрын

You cut and x in the bottom and drop them in hot water to blow the skins off.. You can heat them before they go in the can to prevent them swelling inside the jar later... But a good cold raw pack and warming up the canner slowly after it is loaded gets the same result...

@pattydukes5772 3 жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction so I've canned some since I left this comment Now I have more questions So I was with my friend canning and we blanched them probably a little bit longer but after we peeled the skins away we cooked them down some put them in hot jars with hot lids and heard them popping but the newbies we are we pressure cooked them anyway so I done this for 13 hours well her mother in law said if they popped on the counter we didn't have to pressure cook them and a man told me that's cold canning well I canned some brown beans I put the salt and lemon juice in the beans too some things said use juice some said not to but I wasn't sure so I went on and done it So here's the crazy thing Me I'm the crazy thing I went to the wholesale Amish produce auction today and had gotten 3 boxes the other day and 24 boxes of tomatoes today they are 20 pound boxes so 540 pounds of tomatoes I'm crazy I already know 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦 What was I thinking Any way so now we're gonna get busy but her mother in law said to blanch them a little longer than normal then cut them put them in room temp jars with hot lids and they will seal and we don't have to do anything else My kitchen is cold so I'm not so sure about that I'd rather heat the jars up than put hot food in a possibly cold jar I've busted a coffee pot when I was a kid by putting cold water in it What is your thoughts about all that?

@poodledaddles1091 2 жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction thanks

@rhondayap5002 3 жыл бұрын

Can you pack the tomatoes whole without cutting them up?

@BumbleBeeJunction 3 жыл бұрын

You can... Sometimes the seeds will discolor on ya though, which is a little unsightly...

@wandablackston564 3 жыл бұрын

What would the processing time be for pints?

@BumbleBeeJunction 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it is 40 min in a waterbath for pints...

@wandablackston564 3 жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction Thank you

@DMWB57 Жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction Cold packed in pints is 40 minutes? Same as if they were hot packed? Thanks

@stephaniebell9093 2 жыл бұрын

Do you ever leave the skins on?

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Not usually... They turn into almost a plastic through the canning process...

@carolbuddie6487 5 жыл бұрын

How long for pints with this method??

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

I am not sure off the top of my head, but I would say 10 min less than quarts like most things....

@wandablackston564 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do cherry tomatoes the same way??

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely !

@BlessedBaubles 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I appreciate your advice to be safe and always check things out on safety for yourself. Most people don’t do that and some of their methods concern me so, than you for that. Just want to say, you don’t have to say you’ll cut back in and out on the video. A lot of youtube people do this too without realizing that viewers aren’t on your side of the camera and it’s not necessary to know when you turn off or on your camera. We just want to see what you’re doing and learn. Know what I mean? Watch your video and you might see it from our point of view. I hope 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 this isn’t offending you. My reason for sharing is to help you have more viewers 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 and a better channel, not to criticize you. So try not telling us every time you cut the camera in and out. I think we all do this in the beginning of making videos but if you watch your own videos, you’ll see what I mean. Never feel the need to rush at times either. Just share what you do because most of us want to do the same thing! The more information we learn, chances are, many of us will end up homesteading to one extent or another. And that’s because people like you share what you’ve learned. Little by little, you’re changing America 👍🏼 God bless you, God bless your channel, and God bless America.

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your well intentioned advice... No offense taken at all... Thank you... Hope you have a great weekend !

@Tess1984 2 жыл бұрын

Oops 😬 already cut my tomatoes into quarters and Unpeeled !! Is there anything I can do ?!

@BumbleBeeJunction 2 жыл бұрын

They should still turn out ok...

@Tess1984 2 жыл бұрын

@@BumbleBeeJunction Thank you for your quick response.. I diced them pretty small. Hopefully that will.help as well 🦋🦋

@donnamoreau8998 2 ай бұрын

I dont peel, just cut up and can

@oldschoolwithamoderntwist6074 6 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry we meat in a pan on the little burner on the side of the grill..

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Now that might be a real possibility... A green tomato snack on the side...

@pamelaleitman9200 5 жыл бұрын

What about cherry tomatoes?

@BumbleBeeJunction 5 жыл бұрын

About the smallest tomato we've canned would be a plum tomato, and they were almost too sweet... My best guess would simply be to try it... We just have not ran across many recipes / dishes that called for an abundance of cooked cherry tomatoes is all... But on the other hand, if you have them at a large enough scale to can, then I would not let them go to waste....

@LanceSheppard 6 жыл бұрын

I really need some big pots lol

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

If you are gonna be playing around with bulky stuff like tomatoes, they sure come in handy... Thanks for watching ! Try garage sales... Pots and pans usually go dirt cheap !

@LanceSheppard 6 жыл бұрын

Bumble Bee Junction i have some is there any reasonin for that in the bottom of the water bath? Is it to keep the jars off the bottom?

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, it keeps them up off the bottom so the glass heats more evenly and the jars don't break...

@juliekooiker3408 4 жыл бұрын

Did you mention the tomato variety? Like celebrity or money maker or Rutgers?

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

Should work with any variety !

@revhbateman 4 жыл бұрын

No sound

@BumbleBeeJunction 4 жыл бұрын

I am sorry it has acted up on ya... This is the first we are hearing of it...

@traciholt6312 6 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to pressure can tomatoes then? That’s my question. Lol

@wandaduckworth1357 6 жыл бұрын

Traci Holt No you don't pressure can tomatoes

@BumbleBeeJunction 6 жыл бұрын

No... Most tomato preparations are water bath canned... You should always double check to be sure, but plain tomatoes are water bathed... LOL Thanks for watching !