Description
A vibrant and refreshing homemade tomato juice packed with flavor, perfect for canning and preserving.
Ingredients
- Fresh ripe tomatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Optional: jalapeños, basil, oregano, or thyme
Instructions
- Wash and chop fresh tomatoes.
- Simmer the chopped tomatoes until soft, about 30 minutes.
- Blend the softened tomatoes until smooth.
- Strain the blended mixture to remove seeds and skins.
- Season the juice with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
Notes
Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. Sterilize jars if canning. Save leftover pulp for soups or sauces.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pint
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg