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Late last summer we were expecting a hurricane here in Connecticut and I had tomato bushes bursting with green tomatoes, that had the hurricane really hit, would not have survived. So in my hurricane prepping I picked nearly two bags full of green tomatoes. As they sat on my counter for the week until our power was restored, i tried to think about what i was going to do with all these unripe tomatoes.
Most every recipe i found for green tomatoes was either fried green tomatoes or a green tomato relish. Well one can only eat so many friend green tomatoes and im not a fan of relish. I decided that what would be most likely to be used in my household was a sauce. And so my green tomato sauce was born and became an instant hit with family and friends. I have never been one for exact measuring because at the end of the day you work with what you have got but below you will find a skeleton recipe and a how to preserve it guide.
Serenas Green Tomato Sauce
-Several Pounds of Green Tomatoes
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic, and Onion Powder to taste
-Cook down the tomatoes with as little of water as possible just enough to make sure they aren't burning to the bottom of the pan. Maybe a cup or two.
-As they cook the tomatoes will begin to form more and more juice. While the flesh is still slightly firm take by scoop full and puree in blender or food processor.Do this with the entire pot and reheat on the stove.
-While the tomatoes are cooking prepare your jars for processing by washing them with hot soapy water
-Get the lids and screw tops in hot water leaving them there till needed
-Ladle hot tomato mixture into hot jars leaving about 1/2in of headspace
-Place the lid on top making sure the rim is clear of debris.
-Lightly screw on the twist top.
-Finally place jars in pot of boiling water with lid. (Enough to cover the top of jars)
- Process pints for 30mins and Quarts for 45mins
-Remove jars from the hot water bath
-You will hear a popping noise as the lids seal. This can take a lil while. If after an hour you can press the button on a jar it is not sealed. You must reprocess this jar of sauce.
What do you use green tomato sauce for? Just about anything you would use red tomato sauce for. Below are some things I myself, or other friends have done with it.
1. Pour over pasta
2. Use as a base for chili
3. Drink it as a soup itself
4. Use as a base for salsa verde instead of tomatillos.
Late last summer we were expecting a hurricane here in Connecticut and I had tomato bushes bursting with green tomatoes, that had the hurricane really hit, would not have survived. So in my hurricane prepping I picked nearly two bags full of green tomatoes. As they sat on my counter for the week until our power was restored, i tried to think about what i was going to do with all these unripe tomatoes.
Most every recipe i found for green tomatoes was either fried green tomatoes or a green tomato relish. Well one can only eat so many friend green tomatoes and im not a fan of relish. I decided that what would be most likely to be used in my household was a sauce. And so my green tomato sauce was born and became an instant hit with family and friends. I have never been one for exact measuring because at the end of the day you work with what you have got but below you will find a skeleton recipe and a how to preserve it guide.
Serenas Green Tomato Sauce
-Several Pounds of Green Tomatoes
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic, and Onion Powder to taste
-Cook down the tomatoes with as little of water as possible just enough to make sure they aren't burning to the bottom of the pan. Maybe a cup or two.
-As they cook the tomatoes will begin to form more and more juice. While the flesh is still slightly firm take by scoop full and puree in blender or food processor.Do this with the entire pot and reheat on the stove.
-While the tomatoes are cooking prepare your jars for processing by washing them with hot soapy water
-Get the lids and screw tops in hot water leaving them there till needed
-Ladle hot tomato mixture into hot jars leaving about 1/2in of headspace
-Place the lid on top making sure the rim is clear of debris.
-Lightly screw on the twist top.
-Finally place jars in pot of boiling water with lid. (Enough to cover the top of jars)
- Process pints for 30mins and Quarts for 45mins
-Remove jars from the hot water bath
-You will hear a popping noise as the lids seal. This can take a lil while. If after an hour you can press the button on a jar it is not sealed. You must reprocess this jar of sauce.
What do you use green tomato sauce for? Just about anything you would use red tomato sauce for. Below are some things I myself, or other friends have done with it.
1. Pour over pasta
2. Use as a base for chili
3. Drink it as a soup itself
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