Tomatoes through a meat grinder for the winter

Step-by-step cooking

1. Step 1:

   

   First of all, we will need fresh, fragrant tomatoes. Choose tomatoes primarily by smell: they should smell strongly of tomatoes. Preferably fruits grown in the ground. Wash the tomatoes well, remove the stalks.

2. Step 2:

   

   Chop the tomatoes together with the skin through a meat grinder. You can also use all types of blender for this purpose. Put the mass in a saucepan with a thick bottom. I recommend just such utensils so that the tomato mass does not burn.

3. Step 3:

   

   Bring the tomato mass to a boil over medium heat. As soon as it is ready, foam will form - it must be removed. You can add salt to the tomato mass - in this case, even more liquid will be released. But adding salt or not is only your decision. You can cook with or without salt.

5. Step 4:

   

   Cook the tomato mass on low heat for at least 2 hours. Boil it to the desired degree of density. Cook without covering the lid so that the liquid evaporates.

6. Step 5:

   

   Wash the jars well and sterilize them in any convenient way. I put cans of water in the microwave for 5-7 minutes. But you can sterilize them in the oven at 100 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Or put a spoon in each jar so that the jar does not burst, pour boiling water and leave for 5 minutes, then drain the water. It is enough to boil the lids for 5 minutes. Do not choose large cans: such that the paste is enough for 1-2 times.

7. Step 6:

   

   Pour the hot tomato billet into sterilized jars and close tightly with screw lids or roll up with a typewriter. Sterilization of such a billet is not required, but nevertheless, despite the fact that there is no vinegar in the sauce, it is perfectly stored in normal room conditions. Enjoy your meal!