HOMEMADE TOMATO PASTE BY EDDIE
By
Eddie Jordan
@EDWARDCARL
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This is a good way to utilize the tomatoes from your garden or from your farmer's market
Ingredients
- 32
- tomatoes peeled and chopped ( roma tomatoes is best )
- 1/2 c
- diced red peppers ( sweet )
- 1/2 c
- diced jalapino
- 2
- bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp
- salt
- 1 Tbsp
- pepper
- 1 clove
- garlic
How to Make HOMEMADE TOMATO PASTE BY EDDIE
- 1Put the tomatoes in boiling water for 5 - 10 seconds. Place directly into ice water. Make thin slices around the diameter of tomato, this should allow for easy peeling.
- 2Combine all the diced tomatoes, peppers, jalapeno, salt, pepper, and chopped garlic into a stock pot add 1 bay leaf cook on low heat foe 1 hour uncovered.
- 3Remove bay leaf. Press the mixture through a strainer or sieve back into the pot.
- 4Add second bay leaf, continue to cook mixture uncovered on low heat for about 2 - 3 hours stirring often to prevent burning. When it's thick enough it should mound on spoon and have no runny consistency.
- 5Remove bay leaf. Measure out into jars about 2 cups per jar.
- 6If you are canning utilize the boiling water method.
- 7NOTE: 45 Minutes in boiling water bath or 20 minutes at 20 pounds psi. in a pressure cooker.
About HOMEMADE TOMATO PASTE BY EDDIE
Course/Dish: Fruit Breakfast
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Dairy Free
