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How can tomatoes be preserved?

Tomatoes can be safely preserved by the boiling water bath process, pressure canning or freezing. Follow USDA recommended guidelines for processing all foods. To be sure you have current information, get a copy of Canning and Freezing Tomatoes, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM638.pdf.


Reference: Canning and Freezing Tomatoes, PM 638, Iowa State University Extension
Related Information:
Preserve Food Safely [http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/N3332.pdf]
A complete listing of Iowa State University fact sheets and other resources for home food preservation
 
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