Canning Stewed Tomatoes

Step 1

Start by preparing jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed.If you are new to using a pressure canner, see this article for full pressure canning instructions. This includes more detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how a pressure canner works.

Step 2

Peel tomatoes.

Step 3

Roughly chop tomatoes. Put in large stock pot.

Step 4

Add chopped onion, vegetables, salt, and sugar.

Step 5

Simmer 10 minutes, stirring often.

Step 6

Pour hot tomatoes into hot jar, leaving 1/2” headspace.

Step 7

Add lemon juice (1 Tbsp. per pint, 2 Tbsp. per quart).

Step 8

Remove bubbles, wipe rim clean, and place seal and ring. Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process according to directions below.