4 WAYS TO PRESERVE TOMATOES.

1. HOME CANNED TOMATOES

A pantry staple that is less work than you might think, these beauties are the first step to getting hooked on preserving tomatoes. I can mine by the quart, which holds about 8 medium Roma tomatoes.

2. HOME CRUSHED TOMATOES (CANNED OR FROZEN)

Crushed tomatoes take up less space than whole and this version can be preserved either in the freezer or on the pantry shelves after processing.

3. HOME CANNED MARINARA SAUCE

Having homemade marinara sauce on your pantry shelf is a dinnertime lifesaver because it means that you’re never more than 20 minutes away from a meal that you can feel good about.

4. SLOW COOKER TOMATO KETCHUP

Ketchup is perfect for the slow cooker because it takes a long time to cook away the excess liquid. Cooking it low and slow, rather than quickly on the stove, will help bring out a depth of flavor that lets the summer tomatoes shine and makes ketchup even more delicious.