Recipes for preparing tomatoes for the winter with and without additives

Tips and recommendations

To ensure that the screw-down is of high quality and lasts all winter, it is worth following these recommendations:

• Always rinse and brush jars before canning to avoid contamination;
• the lids need to be kept in a bowl of boiling water for 15 minutes;
• the fruits need to be cleaned of dirt and held under running water;
• You should not put fruits of different degrees of ripeness and different varieties in one container;
• The preparations need to be closed when the peak of ripening occurs;
• After the canning is ready, turn it upside down to catch any possible leaks.

This is exactly how all canning is done.

Video: "Recipe for Delicious Tomatoes for the Winter"

This video will show you how to quickly make delicious tomatoes for the winter.

Proven recipes

There are countless methods used for over a century, and many of them are executed completely differently. Some include basil, onions, herbs, and garlic cloves, while others are made with only salt and sugar. Some preparations are sterilized, while others are simply steeped in boiling water. There are countless variations, and we'll explore the most delicious and interesting recipes.

In its own juice

Tomatoes in their own juice for the winter are the easiest to preserve, as they require a minimum of ingredients for preparation.

For the marinade you only need water, salt and sugar.

You will need:

• wash the tomatoes to remove any dirt and sort them into large and small (you can preserve cherry tomatoes, a liter container is used for them);
• the container and lid must be prepared in advance;
• For juice, take the largest fruits and put them through a juicer; the consistency will not affect the final product;
• Place the tomato juice on the fire, add salt (at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 10 liters) and sugar (3-4 tablespoons per 10 liters), and boil until the foam settles (the broth turns brown);
• Place the tomatoes in jars and add garlic and other spices to taste;
• After preparing the dressing, the tomatoes need to be poured with more boiling juice;
• keep in boiling water for 20 minutes;
• roll up.

This is a great appetizer for both festive and everyday meals, and it doesn't take much time to prepare. It's best to store them in a cellar, but if you don't have one, you can overwinter them on a balcony or indoors. The tomatoes are delicious and juicy, don't develop a rancid flavor, and have a long shelf life.

In tomato sauce

To prepare this type of pickle we will need: large and small tomatoes (cherry tomatoes are also possible), salt, sugar and vinegar.

Method of preparation:

• separate the tails, if any;
• Place small tomatoes in jars and pour boiling water over them for seven minutes;
• the filling is prepared in a juicer or blender;
• we salt and sugar it (1 tbsp per 1 liter);
• bring to a boil;
• add vinegar;
• drain the water from the jars and fill them with juice.

As you can see, there's no direct sterilization of the tomatoes, but this preparation can be stored successfully all winter. The tomatoes themselves are parboiled, not boiled. The result is a delicious, homemade juice that retains its beneficial properties.

With onions

Winter is a time of weakened immunity, so it's important to eat more healthy vegetables. Canned onions will help you build resilience and strength. To make them, you'll need:

• tomatoes;
• onions - according to quantity;
• garlic – 5 cloves;
• parsley – 2 sprigs;
• sugar – 2.5 tbsp;
• salt – 1.5 tsp;
• vinegar.

Method of preparation:

• Place onion, garlic, and parsley on the bottom of the jar (for a three-liter jar you need one onion, for a liter jar - half an onion);
• Place washed tomatoes in a jar;
• pour boiling water and marinate for 15 minutes;
• after the time has elapsed, the water must be drained into a saucepan, brought to a boil, salted and all remaining ingredients added;
• pour brine over and roll up.

This recipe is the quickest, but following its instructions yields a delicious dish with excellent flavor. It can be eaten plain or as a side dish for meat, fish, and other dishes. The result is a very rich, almost royally rich dish.

With garlic

Garlic is another vegetable that boosts immunity in winter. To prepare it, you'll need:

• green or brown tomatoes;
• garlic – 5 or 6 cloves;
• onion - one head;
• bay leaf – 1 pc;
• sweet peas – to taste;
• hot pepper – 5 – 10 rings;
• horseradish - one stalk;
• parsley - half a bunch;
• sugar – 1 tbsp;
• salt – 1.5 tbsp;
• vinegar – to taste;
• oil – to taste.

Method of preparation:

• Place a bay leaf, a third of a horseradish stalk, several onion rings, hot and allspice peppers in a prepared container;
• make a cut in the pulp so that you can put a piece of garlic in there (it is best to cut it in half);
• put tomatoes in a jar and marinate in boiling water for 20 minutes;
• after the time has elapsed, the water should be drained back into the pan, and the tomatoes should be filled with a new portion of boiling water;
• add sugar, salt and vinegar to the drained water in the pan;
• After this, drain the water from the jars and fill them with vinegar and marinade;
• seal the jar.

It's quite spicy and piquant. It's perfect for those who enjoy spicy, sweet, and sour dishes. It can even be enjoyed with alcoholic beverages. The stuffed tomato is also a great addition to any main course.

With carrot tops

Canning with carrot tops is easy, even for novice cooks. It's a complete dish, perfect for eating on its own, but it's also great as a side dish. You'll need: select tomatoes, carrot tops, sugar, salt, and vinegar.

Method of preparation:

• put vegetables at the bottom of the jar;
• pour boiling water over the tomatoes for 15 minutes;
• after this, pour the water into a saucepan and bring to a boil;
• add 20 tablespoons of sugar, 5 tablespoons of salt and vinegar;
• boil and fill the jars to the top;
• we seal it.

This makes a delicious and simple preserve. The unusual sweet flavor pairs well with spicy, sour, and salty dishes. If you haven't tried canned tomatoes like this before, you definitely need to try this recipe. Its distinctive feature is the subtle carrot flavor.

As you can see, there are many different recipes. Almost any vegetable goes well with tomatoes. You can also make a mix of cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and so on. They are prepared in the same way as the recipes above.

You may also notice that sterilization isn't always necessary. Some recipes can be prepared without prolonged boiling. Aspirin isn't always necessary; regular table vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute. Even without special preparations, properly preserved foods can have a long shelf life. Using the methods above, you can come up with your own winter preservation method.