Canning Tomatoes

We have the best place in our garden to grow tomatoes.  Every year we get TONS of tomatoes without even trying.  What do we do with all of them you might ask?

Can 'em!

Here's what you need & what to do (explained simply):

all the yummy tomatoes...

canning utensils...I got this at Walmart for around $7

quart size jars and lids (you can use pint size as well)

lemon juice (quarts-2 TBS, pints-1 TB) & salt (quarts-1 tsp, pints-1/2 tsp)

seals - they need to be hot so I boiled them

place clean tomatoes in boiling water for 30-60 seconds...skins should crack

remove tomatoes from boiling water, rinse under cold water and remove skins

fill jars, leaving 1/2" room at top, make sure to get all the bubbles out

wipe the rim

tighten seal and lid

 Now (what I'm currently doing):

submerge and boil for 90 minutes

Remove from water and let sit.  Lids should seal within 24 hours.  If they do not, discard!

Here's to happy canning:)