Tomatoes without peel: 4 simple recipes

Peeled tomatoes in their own juice for the winter - a tender and delicious preparation that is not so difficult to prepare, contrary to popular belief. There are only a few nuances that need to be taken into account when preparing this dish, and the result will please everyone who somehow comes into contact with it.

The nuances of cooking tomatoes in their own juice without skin

Of course, it is more convenient and faster to cook tomatoes in their own juice in the traditional way, without removing the peel. But tomatoes without skin have a much more pleasant taste and delicate texture. In addition, there is a recipe for truly cooking tomatoes in their own juice (without additional filling) and you can only use peeled tomatoes for it. In many other cases, whether to peel tomatoes or not is a choice for everyone. But, having become more familiar with the main secrets of peeling tomatoes, any housewife will be calm about this simple procedure.

A common technique used to make tomatoes in their own juice is to fill glass jars with the fruit and fill them with tomato sauce, followed by sterilization.

You can do without sterilization, but this will require either adding vinegar or additional heating of the tomatoes in the jar. If peeled fruits are used, this may adversely affect their appearance. Therefore, if thermal heating is done for peeled tomatoes, then only once, so that peeled tomatoes do not turn into mush.

Of course, when canning peeled tomatoes in their own juice, you should choose fruits with maximum density. Size also matters - large fruits may not fit entirely into the jar, and peeling cherry tomatoes will require too much fuss. It is best to use medium-sized tomatoes.

As for the use of various additives, peeled tomatoes in their own juice are so delicious in themselves that they are prepared, as a rule, using the minimum required amount of ingredients.

How to quickly peel tomatoes

The classic, so-called “grandmother’s” method of peeling tomatoes is the method of using boiling water and ice.

You need to prepare:

• a saucepan with boiling water;
• a bowl of ice water (you can add a few pieces of ice to the water to maintain a suitable temperature);
• tomatoes;
• knife.

The tomatoes are thoroughly washed to remove dirt, the stems are removed and slightly dried.Then, on the back side of the stalk, a cut in the skin is made in the form of a cross on each tomato.

Each tomato is immersed in boiling water for 10-25 seconds. The exact time spent in boiling water depends on the ripeness of the tomatoes - the more ripe they are, the less they need to be kept there. But it is not advisable for tomatoes to remain in boiling water for more than 30 seconds, since they will already begin to cook. The tomato is then removed from the boiling water and immediately placed in ice water for about 20 seconds, after which it is pulled out onto a tray or flat dish.

Even while the tomatoes are in boiling water, you can see how the skin begins to move away from the fruit at the site of the cut. After this simple procedure, the peel peels off almost on its own; you can only help it a little by using the blunt side of the knife.

If you have very little time and want to carry out this procedure quickly, then you can simply peel the tomatoes with boiling water. To do this, place the tomatoes in a deep bowl and pour boiling water over them for 20-30 seconds. The water is drained, and the tomatoes are ready to peel. You can even then pour ice water for 10-20 seconds to make it easier to clean the already cooled fruits. But you just have to take into account that in this case the skin will not peel off very evenly, in the form of pieces.

How to Peel Tomatoes in the Microwave

Peeled tomatoes can also be obtained quickly and easily by exposure to high temperatures, such as in the microwave.

The skin of the washed and dried fruits is lightly cut in the shape of a cross, and the tomatoes themselves are placed on a flat plate and placed in the microwave for 30 seconds.The peel itself will begin to separate from the pulp and completely peeling the tomatoes is not difficult.

If you don’t have a microwave oven, you can heat the tomatoes in the same way by placing them on a fork and placing them a few centimeters from an open fire, such as a gas burner. By rotating the fruit 360° for uniform heating on all sides for 20-30 seconds, you can achieve the same effect - the skin will begin to peel off.

Peeled tomatoes in their own juice for the winter

This recipe for peeled tomatoes is the most traditional - in years past it was widespread due to its ease of preparation.

The calculation of products is made for one half-liter jar - this is the volume of container that is ideal for preparing this recipe.

• About 300 g of tomatoes (or as many as will fit in the jar);
• 1/2 teaspoon salt;
• 1 tbsp. level spoon of sugar;
• Citric acid on the tip of a knife;
• 5 peppercorns.

The procedure for making peeled tomatoes in their own juice consists of the following steps.

1. The jars are thoroughly washed with soda, rinsed and sterilized.
2. Citric acid, salt and sugar are placed in each jar.
3. The tomatoes are also washed well and removed from the skin using one of the techniques described above.
4. The peeled fruits are placed in jars and covered with pre-sterilized lids.
5. Then the cans of tomatoes are placed in a wide pan, at the bottom of which a stand or at least a napkin is placed.
6. Pour water into the pan so that it reaches the hangers of the cans, and place the pan on moderate heat.
7. After the water boils in the pan, you need to carefully look under the lid of one of the jars - the tomatoes should give juice and settle to the bottom of the jar.
   
8. In this case, a few more tomatoes are added to each jar.
9. After all the jars are filled to the very top with fruits and juice, it is necessary to heat and sterilize the workpiece for another 15 minutes.
10. The jars are then sealed for winter storage.

Recipe for peeled tomatoes with cloves

Tomatoes in their own juice without peel, prepared according to this recipe, are not only tasty on their own, but are also ideal as a ready-made component of a variety of first and second courses.

An additional advantage of this blank is that you can try it just a few days after twisting. While the preparation with tomatoes with skin is ready only after a month.

You should prepare:

• 2 kg of tomatoes;
• 1 liter of tomato juice;
• 2 tbsp. spoons of sugar;
• 1 tbsp. spoon of apple cider vinegar;
• 1 tbsp. spoon of salt;
• 10 pieces of cloves.

The manufacturing process is very simple.

1. The tomatoes are washed and peeled.
2. Place into clean jars.
3. The juice is heated to a boil, sugar, salt, cloves and vinegar are added.
   
4. Pour boiling juice over the tomatoes and sterilize for about 20 minutes (liter jars).

Peeled tomatoes in their own juice with garlic

If you want to do without sterilization, you can try cooking peeled tomatoes in their own juice according to this recipe. But it is advisable to store the resulting workpiece in a cool place - in a cellar or refrigerator.

You will need:

• 2 kg of tomatoes for filling jars;
• 2 kg of tomatoes for making juice;
• a head of garlic;
• 75 g sugar;
• 1 teaspoon of citric acid;
• 40 g salt;
• 10 black peppercorns.

Manufacturing:

1. Wash the tomatoes, remove the skins and place them in sterile jars along with the peeled and separated garlic.
2. Pour boiling water over the vegetables, leave for 5 minutes and drain.
3. Prepare juice from the other part of the tomatoes: pass them through a juicer or meat grinder and cook for about 20 minutes.
4. Add salt, sugar, pepper and citric acid to the juice and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Pour boiling tomato juice tomatoes with garlic and immediately tighten with sterile lids.
6. Leave to cool upside down under a warm blanket.

How to properly store peeled tomatoes in their own juice

Tomatoes in their own juice, prepared without sterilization, can only be stored in a cool place for no more than a year.

The rest of the preparations with peeled tomatoes can be stored even at room conditions, but without access to light. In such conditions they can be stored for 12 months. But when stored in a cellar, their shelf life increases to three years.

Conclusion

Cooking peeled tomatoes in their own juice is not as difficult as it seems. This preparation is very convenient to use and has improved taste.

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