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Irresistibly Fresh Homemade Tomato Juice Recipe

Tomato Juice

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Irresistibly Fresh Homemade Tomato Juice: How to Make and Can It Easily

Ingredients

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  • 10 pounds ripe tomatoes (Roma, Beefsteak, or any juicy variety)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: celery stalks, carrots, basil, or cayenne for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Rinse well, remove stems and blemishes, and cut into quarters.
  2. In a large pot, bring tomatoes to a gentle boil. Cook 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broken down.
  3. Run cooked tomatoes through a fine sieve or food mill to remove skins and seeds.
  4. Return juice to the pot. Add salt, sugar, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes and adjust flavor.
  5. Boil glass jars and lids for 10 minutes to sterilize, keeping them hot until ready to fill.
  6. Pour hot juice into jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe rims and seal with lids.
  7. Process pint jars for 35 minutes or quart jars for 40 minutes in a boiling water bath.
  8. Let jars cool undisturbed until sealed. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

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