Preserving the Bounty: Freezing Tomatoes

Reader Contribution by Allan Douglas
Published on July 23, 2011
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Originally I was going to use one post to cover all the ways we can preserve tomatoes, but it was getting awfully long. So instead I’ll beak it up into smaller chunks that are easier to chew. You’re welcome!

Unlike cucumbers, there are many ways to preserve tomatoes so you can enjoy the bounty of your harvest all through the winter and spring until your next crop is ready for harvesting. We planted lots of tomatoes because we use lots of them in cooking, salads and as side dishes. Preserved tomatoes will not have the same look and texture of a fresh from the garden tomato, but if done properly, much of the flavor will be retained. 

Speaking of Flavor…Have you ever wondered why store bought tomatoes lack the exuberant flavor of a fresh-grown one? That’s easy.

Commercial Tomato Field, By Marie Bittinger

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