[Tomato Dirt #235] Can, Dry, Freeze – Which Is Best for Tomatoes?

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[Tomato Dirt #235] Can, Dry, Freeze – Which Is Best for Tomatoes?
July 29, 2021

Tomato Dirt Newsletter
Volume 11, Number 16

Dear Tomato Dirt reader,

Welcome back to Tomato Dirt! A couple times a month, we’ll send you this newsletter packed with tips about growing tomatoes and using them.

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FEATURE: Preserving Tomatoes – Should You Can, Dry, or Freeze Them?

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Nothing can take the place of a fresh tomato.

But when it comes to preserving tomatoes, which is the best method: canning tomatoes, drying tomatoes, or freezing tomatoes?

The answer is … all three. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Canning tomatoes
Benefits: taste, volume, versatility, safety, longevity, and space
Drawbacks: time, gear, discomfort
Drying tomatoes
Benefits: space, uniqueness, simplicity
Drawbacks: cost, time, limited usability
Freezing tomatoes
Benefits: convenience, speed, usability, flexibility
Drawbacks: limited usability, flavor, space

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