It’s faster than using a Food Mill but it also splatters a lot and since the counter that I have to clamp it onto is white (as well as the cupboards surrounding it), I opted to not go this route. (Victorio Strainers also makes great homemade applesauce!) This is the method my mom used when I was a child and helped her make tomato juice. You can also make juice by putting the cooked tomatoes through a Victorio Strainer.Jars should be wiped clean before storing. You can still use unsealed jars, just put them in the refrigerator and use them as soon as possible.Īfter jars are completely cool, you can remove the rings. If it pushes in, it didn’t seal properly. If it is firm and does not move, it should be sealed. To test the seal, allow the jar to cool completely, then lightly tap the center of the cooled jar lid.
Lids will be slightly concave when sealed. Jars should seal as they cool and you will typically hear a snap or pinging sound as the vacuum seal is formed. Do not move jars again until they are completely cool. (This protects your countertop from the super hot jars.)Īllow at least a little bit of air space around each jar, making sure not to have jars close enough to touch. Remove jars using the jar lifter– you may want to have a dishrag in your other hand to catch any hot water that drips from the jars as you remove them- and place on an old towel, blanket or another padded surface. Remove the jars of canned tomato juice.Īfter processing is complete, turn the burner off. (If you are new to canning and need to buy both the jar lifter and a funnel, it’s cheaper to get this Canning Essentials Set.)ġ0. Old towels or rags to set the hot jars on.Food Mill or Victorio Straineror blender and strainer.Ladle for transferring tomatoes and juice.Dishpan or containers to put the tomatoes in.Salt (optional, but recommended for best flavor).As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Want to try making your own tomato juice? Let me walk you through the process of making it and canning it! I also use homemade tomato juice in various other recipes such as this delicious Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup and this favorite Speedy Spanish Rice and Ground Beef Skillet too.Īnd of course, you can always just drink it as is too! I use a lot of tomato juice to make my Mom’s old fashioned homemade Cream of Tomato Soup. I love to can and one of the things that I enjoy making with tomatoes is homemade tomato juice. Preserving your own fruits and vegetables is such a great way to save money! Plus, it’s often healthier too because you have the ability to control what goes into your canned food.
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