Different Types of Canned Tomatoes and How to Use Them

Each type of canned tomato starts the same way: freshly picked tomatoes are peeled, cooked and processed shortly after harvest to preserve their ripe red flavor at their peak. But what kind of canned? Depending on the recipe, you may be asked to dice, crush, and peel tomatoes ...... We have the answers, my friend, to help brighten your canning tomato journey!

 

We're cooking in the pantry more than ever now, which means we're trying to keep it stocked with staples. And canned tomatoes? Definitely a staple! So many recipes - chili, meatballs, chicken with Indian butter, Mexican lasagna - all require freeze dried vegetables
Each type of canned tomato starts the same way: freshly picked tomatoes are peeled, cooked and processed shortly after harvest to preserve their ripe red flavor at their peak.
But what kind of canned? Depending on the recipe, you may be asked to dice, crush, and peel tomatoes ...... We have the answers, my friend, to help brighten your canning tomato journey!

 

 

Whole tomatoes

Whole peeled tomatoes are packed in tomato juice or tomato puree. They are the most versatile canned tomatoes you can buy because you can basically turn a whole peeled tomato into whatever you need it to be! On their own, they are great for long stew recipes such as homemade tomato sauce, tomato soup or chicken stew where you want the tomatoes to really break down.

 

Crushed Tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are often mixed with tomato puree or tomato juice, which makes them more flavorful than diced tomatoes, but still thicker than whole tomato sauce. They are also one step easier than whole peeled tomatoes when making stews such as chicken parmesan, chicken garlic, lasagna or penne with vegetables.
In recipes that break down tomatoes into sauces or soups, use crushed tomatoes instead of whole peeled tomatoes or tomato puree.

 

Diced tomatoes

Diced tomatoes are chopped before canning and then processed with calcium chloride and citric acid to help the pieces retain their shape. As a result, they are firmer than either whole tomatoes or crushed tomatoes.
Diced tomatoes are best for recipes where you want visible, tasty chunks of tomatoes after cooking, such as beef chili or taco soup.
Diced tomatoes can be used in place of whole or crushed tomatoes, but please note that you may need to increase the cooking time to try to break down the tomatoes.

 

Ketchup

Tomato paste has been cooked and blended into a very smooth sauce with a rich tomato flavor. It is sometimes made by adding water to the tomato sauce.
Btttled tomato sauce is not seasoned with spices, salt or oil, but it's a great base for sweet and savory dishes like homemade pizza sauce, barbecue sauce, dips, mushroom sauce or baked beans!

 

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