I have been stewing tomatoes for over 30 yrs. I add 1/4 cup lemon juice to a dutch oven size pot. After I put the cooked tomatoes in the jars, I add 1 tsp or pickling salt and 1 tsp sugar and seal. That is all I do.
Never heard of a water bath until last week
I have been stewing tomatoes for over 30 yrs. I add 1/4 cup lemon juice to a dutch oven size pot. After I put the cooked tomatoes in the jars, I add 1 tsp or pickling salt and 1 tsp sugar and seal. That is all I do.
Never heard of a water bath until last week