What is natural tomato stuffed?
- Homemade kitchen: Having dull tomatoes in the pantry allows you to prepare sauces, stews, soups and other dishes quickly and easily at any time of the year.
- Keep the authentic flavor: Broken tomatoes at home usually have a more natural and authentic flavor compared to industrial canned.
- Harvesting: If you have a garden or access to good quality fresh tomatoes, embotar is an excellent way to avoid waste and store the product when it is cheaper and more tasty.
Why does natural tomatoes?
- Nutrient preservation: The embozated process maintains much of the vitamins and minerals of fresh tomatoes, such as vitamin C and lycopene, which is an important antioxidant.
- No artificial preservatives: By dummy tomatoes at home, you can avoid the use of additives and preservatives present in some industrial products, maintaining a healthier product.
- Flavor and versatility: Bull tomatoes have a flavor and texture that can be adapted to multiple culinary preparations. They are ideal for paste sauces, pizza bases, soups and stews.
- Economy: Broking tomatoes during the high season can be cheaper than buying them out of season, when fresh products prices are higher.
- Sustainability: It is a practice that favors a more sustainable lifestyle, allowing resources self -management and reducing disposable packaging dependence.
Broking natural tomato is, therefore, a practical, healthy and sustainable way to enjoy the taste of fresh tomatoes throughout the year, maintaining control over the ingredients used in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 2 kg of mature tomatoes (preferably of fleshy varieties)
- Water
- Salt (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves or a pinch of citric acid (optional, for more conservation)
Materials:
- Sterilized glass jars with hermetic tapas
- Large pot for the water bath
- Knife and cutting table
- Strainer
Instructions:
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Sterilize the bottles:
- Wash the bottles well and place them in a pot with boiling water for 10 minutes to sterilize them.
- Remove the bottles and let them drain on a clean cloth without touching the inside.
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Prepare the tomatoes:
- Wash the tomatoes and make a cross -shaped cut at the base.
- Skip them in boiling water for 1 minute and then quickly put them to a bowl with cold water. This will facilitate peeling them.
- Peel the tomatoes, cut them in halves or rooms and remove the seeds if you prefer.
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Fill the bottles:
- Place the peeled tomatoes in the jars, pressing them slightly so that there are no air bubbles.
- Add a pinch of salt and a basil sheet if you wish. You can also add a small amount of citric acid (1/4 teaspoon per liter) to improve acidity and keep better.
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Seal the bottles:
- Fill the jars leaving a space of approximately 1-2 cm at the top.
- Place the tapas and call them well.
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Bathroom:
- Place the bottles in a large pot, completely covered with water.
- Boil the bottles for 30-40 minutes to ensure conservation.
- Remove the jars and let them cool on a cloth. When cooling, the tapas should make a "click" sound that indicates that they are sealed in a vacuum.
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Check the seal:
- Once cold, press the center of the tapas. If it does not move and does not make noise, they are well sealed.
- If any lid has not been sealed correctly, keep that bottle in the fridge and consume it in the next few days.
Storage:
Save the bottles in a cool, dark and dry place. The embedded tomato can last up to one year in optimal conditions. Once open, it must be kept in the fridge and consumed in a week.
In our store you will find glass jars with tapas of different capabilities to dummy your tomato.