For the winter, green tomatoes are prepared in tomato sauce so that the housewife has tasty vegetables on her table at any time. This dish is prepared simply and quickly; you can add fried onions, carrots, and your favorite seasonings to the standard recipe. This recipe will not only decorate the table, but will also help you get the vitamins that the human body needs. If stored properly, the harvest will last until the next harvest.
Features of cooking green tomatoes in tomato sauce for the winter
When preparing green tomatoes for the winter, you need to pay attention to the size of the tomatoes and their appearance. For rolling, you can use juice or paste as a sauce.
Required Ingredients
You will need:
- red tomatoes - yield 1 liter of puree;
- green tomatoes – 2 kg;
- pepper – 2 pcs.;
- garlic - a couple of cloves;
- vinegar - 2-3 tbsp. l.;
- salt and sugar - 1 tbsp. l.;
- Additionally, you can use onions, carrots, bell or hot peppers.
Red tomato puree can be diluted with water and boiled to make more of it. Or add tomato juice.
How to select and prepare ingredients for a recipe
All products must be fresh and of high quality, without visible defects, dents, or mold. It is better to select tomatoes according to size so that they are evenly saturated with juice. It is worth considering the desired taste, if you want it spicier, you can add a piece of chili pepper, if it is sweeter, then add yellow bell pepper.
Ground black or red pepper, dried parsley, paprika, basil, and cloves are used as spices.
Before cooking, all vegetables must be washed, some peeled, seeds removed from peppers, onions cut into rings, carrots into strips. The harder the ingredient, the thinner it should be cut.
Rules for preparing containers before the start of the process
In order for the workpiece to stand for a long time, you need to sterilize the dishes. Cans for seaming with a volume of 0.5-1 liters are selected. They are treated with steam or water, sterilized in an oven or double boiler. Place the lids in a saucepan, add water and boil for about 10 minutes.
The finished product is poured into containers, covered with lids and placed in a large saucepan. Water is poured there, without adding a little to the lid, and boiled for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size.
How to cook green tomatoes in tomato sauce at home
It’s not difficult to prepare a delicious preparation for the winter; just follow the simple instructions.
Cooking steps:
- Cut the green tomatoes into 4 parts, puree the red ones using a blender.
- Pour into the pan, add chopped garlic and finely chopped pepper.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add spices, simmer for 5 minutes. Pour in vinegar and leave for another 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the resulting mixture into jars.
Turn over onto lids. Place in a dark place and cover with a towel. When cool, you can remove it.
How to properly store the finished product
It is better to store the finished product at a temperature of 15-20 degrees if the tomatoes are sterilized. At 10, if not sterilized. Choose a dark, cool place. After opening it is better to put it in the refrigerator.
