Can i freeze whole tomatoes

I had a stroke and would like to make it easier on myself. Some people just freeze them whole…. I want to use my tomatoes in spaghetti sauce, soups and stews. Can you tell me the correct procedure to crush them and save the juice?

I plan to freeze the tomatoes in freezer bags. HELP please!!! I would. I have a vacuum sealer and if you use it before you freeze them they will just flatten and mush in bag. Freeze like Shepard on covered tray they transfer to vacuum bags and seal.

Yes, freeze them on the baking sheet overnight is best and then put in freezer vacuum bag and put in freezer till you need them. Hey Monique! Thank you for this method of freezing tomatoes. We have one heck of a crop this year in our backyard garden and I do not want to go to the trouble of blanching. Here is to my fellow Southerner! I am so glad to learn this technique for freezing tomatoes without blanching.

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Cookbook Shop Connect. Stick to tomato sauces , soups, and stews to make the most of your frozen tomatoes. Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Save Pin FB More. If you're using roma tomatoes, core them and remove the seeds.

Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on the pan. Freeze 4 to 6 hours or until firm. Freeze up to 2 months. Credit: Waterbury Publications. This encourages the skin to split during blanching so you'll be able to slip off the skin easily with your fingers once the tomatoes have cooled. Working in 1-pound batches, immerse tomatoes in the boiling water.

Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the tomato skins split open. Using a slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to a large bowl of ice water. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul. Choose one of the following methods to freeze raw tomatoes. Containers not suitable for long-term freezer storage unless they are lined with freezer bag or wrap include:.

Updated in by Kayla Colgrove. This article was originally writtten by Alice Henneman. Skip to main content. Provide Feedback. Methods for Freezing Tomatoes Season tomatoes right before serving rather than before freezing. Sort the tomatoes, discarding any that are spoiled.

Gently rub tomatoes under cold running water and then dry with a paper towel or a clean cloth. After washing, cut away the stem scar and surrounding area and discard it. Place the whole tomatoes on clean cookie sheets and freeze.

NO peeling! I was stunned…. How long will they hold without freezer burn? All year… she said. From Fresh to the freezer in about five minutes. You just need the freezer space. I wanted to be sure I had the method correct it just seemed too easy and that it would work.

It DID. The flavor is fine. The tomatoes are perfect. I have used my frozen tomatoes in several soup and crock pot recipes. I made German Borscht with them the other day. What a fabulous tomato base. Why have I never known this???? Whoever is keeping the secret just got outed.

Thanks, Marge! I put all the instructions in the printable recipe card for you at the bottom of this post. These are frozen tomatoes with the skins off. When frozen they slice just fine. If you are completely swamped with garden tomatoes and your season is done. You can freeze tomatoes at any stage of ripeness. I have frozen them green.

I mix the green ones into my soups and sauces with the ripe ones and the y work out fine. If you have green tomato recipes try this and see if it works for you.

Finally you can cheat this method. You can freeze tomatoes with the stems on straight of the garden unwashed.

IF you are not planning to use them straight out of the bag once defrosted. I have done this. As you run the warm water over the frozen tomatoes stem and peel them. They are perfect and ready to use in your recipe.

As you see in the printable recipe method, I just pull them out of the bag and put them whole into soups and stews, Like canned tomatoes. This method of freezing whole tomatoes is incredibly simple. They hold well in the freezer up to 6 months if properly prepared with no freezer burn. This method of freezing tomatoes DOES take a lot of room in your freezer. I find it worth it but you will need a roomy chest or upright freezer with a large capacity for large amounts of tomatoes. I mix the green ones into my soups and sauces with the ripe ones and they work out fine.

You can freeze tomatoes with the stems on straight out of the garden unwashed. As you run the warm water over the frozen tomatoes, stem and peel them. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram.