Why Can Tomatoes

If you can your own tomatoes you can be sure that they are safe to eat and you can also add onions or whatever else you want to the recipe. Another reason to can your own tomatoes is that every year they are getting harder to buy by the pound or even by the pack. It just makes so much more sense to purchase a bushel as compared to the price of a few packs so that you won't have to worry about running out of them. The use of the tomato is so versatile that you can have them three times a week and use a new recipe for each dinner item.

There are so many Italian recipes that call for tomatoes as well and Cajun recipes have just as many uses for the tomato. One can make salsa out of the canned tomatoes or just use the tomatoes to pour over some pasta just like it is with a little ground beef or sausage. Stir fries are also another good way to incorporate your canned tomatoes.

Tomatoes can be used in various ways if you have canned them and they are at your disposal. There are many pizza recipes that call for diced or crushed tomatoes that you can never have enough or too much of. One can even make your own sauce and have it on hand at all times.

Canning is considered a family tradition that has been passed down from one generation to the next and it isn't limited to tomatoes. You can start your own tradition of canning tomatoes in your own family.