How to Can Tomato Juice Using Water Bath Method

Do you have tomatoes growing in your garden and are there too many tomatoes to eat fresh?  We do! Therefore, in this bad economy processing and canning tomato juice to enjoy this winter simply makes sense. It is possible to freeze tomato juice, however, if you do not have a deep freezer to hold it canning using the water bath method is the way to go. This is how to can tomato juice using the water bath method.

Supplies needed for canning Tomato Juice using the Water Bath Method:

 

• Fresh tomatoes
• Ricing/milling machine
• Canning jars, quart or pint jars
• Appropriate size canning rings/lids
• Large pot for water bath

Instructions on canning Tomato Juice using the Water Bath Method:

 

1.  First thing to do is head out to the garden and pick your tomatoes. You want to process them as fresh as possible. If you are not growing them in your garden, buy them from a local farmer or farmers market.

2.   Buy canning lids and rings. Make sure and get the right size appropriate for the jars. Some are wide mouth some are regular.

3.  Wash your tomatoes well. Cook and rice/squish them into tomato juice.

4.  Get out a large pan for your water bath or canning procedure. Heat enough water to cover your jars.

5.   While the water is heating, fill your clean canning jars with fresh hot tomato juice. Do not fill the jars to full. Leave ½ inch to an inch headspace.

6.   Wipe off rim of the jar with a wet paper towel. You want a clean rim to make sure the jar seals.

7.  Rinse or soak in hot water the canning lids.

8.  Put the canning lid on and snug the ring tight.

9.  Put the jars of hot tomato juice into the hot water. This is the water bath. Put the lid on the pan and let it boil for at least 30 minutes. I usually let it boil a bit longer just to make sure there are no germs and I get a good seal.

10. You now have successfully canned tomato juice for the winter months using the water bath method.

Homemade Chili Recipe: Just Like Moms

Chili or chili con carne, which ever you prefer to call your soup, is a soup that eaten any time of the year and enjoyed. Chili is good in the winter season to bring you warmth and the more chili powder you put it in the warmer you will feel.

Although have you ever eaten chili made over a campfire? It gives a smoky good flavor you do not get making it in your kitchen Chili is also a soup that is lean in calories and high in vitamins. When made with fresh vegetables from the garden and lean ground turkey burger you are giving your soup that healthy feel.

Ingredients to make Homemade Chili Recipe:

• 1 lb of lean ground turkey burger
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• Skillet
• Stockpot and large spoon
• 2 or 3 quarts tomato juice, fresh, canned or frozen
• 3-15 oz cans chili beans
• Garlic and onion powder
• Chili and cumin powder
• 1 tsp stevia
• 2 small handfuls of macaroni, optional
• Salt and pepper, to taste

When it comes to the spices, salt and pepper it is hard to tell you how much to use, what one person prefers another will not. Start with a tsp cumin, tbsp each garlic, onion and chili powder. Taste and if needed, add more.

Instructions to make Homemade Chili Recipe:

1. Brown the ground turkey, onion and green pepper on a low heat until all the meat is cooked.
2. Using a large stockpot add the tomato juice, chili beans, spices and stevia. Reminder, if you are using spicy chili beans you will need less chili powder.
3. Combine to the juice, the meat mixture, and turn the heat on the lowest setting, cook slowly and on low will allow all your tastes to simmer together. You cannot over cook chili just remember to stir occasionally to avoid scorching it.
4. Add two handfuls of macaroni. I know what you are thinking, macaroni is chili? Yes macaroni, that is how mom did it, and that is how we do it. Stir the macaroni in and cook until the macaroni is soft, approximately 10-15 minutes. Stir often as the macaroni will clump together and try to stick to the bottom of the pot.

Tips:

• Shell pasta in the place of plain macaroni makes the chili recipe fun for the children.
• Make a large pot of chili and freeze some for a quick meal.
• Thicker chili makes good cornbread and chili topped with cheese

                               

How to Can Tomato Juice Using the Water Bath Method

OK, you've planted tomatoes in your garden and they are growing abundantly, you find that you have more tomatoes than you can eat fresh. This is not a problem it is actually a blessing, It is possible to freeze tomato juice, however, if you do not have a deep freezer to hold it canning using the water bath method is the way to go. This tutorial will show you how to can tomato juice using the water bath method.

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