1 can of crushed Tomatoes verses how many fresh grown Tomatoes?!
I have a wonder Tomato Basil recipe that calls for 1 can of crushed tomatoes!. Well, I have grown tomatoes in my backyard!. How many would I need to use instead of the can and how would I prepare them before making the soup!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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use about 6-7 big tomatoes
drop them in boiling water for 2 minutes to help remove skin then let cool pell them and crush up with your hands keeping all juice!. strain out all the seedsWww@FoodAQ@Com
drop them in boiling water for 2 minutes to help remove skin then let cool pell them and crush up with your hands keeping all juice!. strain out all the seedsWww@FoodAQ@Com
About 8, yes boiled first but longer than 2 minutes!. More like 20 minutes!. Stick a fork in them (like a potato) for doneness!.
Drain and cut in half, sqeeze them and it should come out like canned tomatoes!.
Either that or just stick in blender and Wallah!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Drain and cut in half, sqeeze them and it should come out like canned tomatoes!.
Either that or just stick in blender and Wallah!Www@FoodAQ@Com