Golden Thyme Homestead
You need pounds of tomatoes! Choose a variety that is meaty and not too watery. Roma-style tomatoes are ideal as a low-moisture, low-seed variety.
Let’s get started!
01
Core tomatoes, and 1 pound at a time slice them in quarters and add them to a hot large pot to mash.
02
Reduce heat and allow to simmer until mixture is reduced by ½ and vegetables are cooked.
03
Place your tomato mixture through a food mill or use a wooden spoon to press the mixture in batches through a fine mesh strainer
04
Return the remaining tomato mixture to the stove, add citric acid and seasonings, and simmer for 2-5 hours until it thickens to a paste.
05
Funnel hot paste into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process jars for 45 minutes (accounting for altitude).
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