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Stewed Tomatoes

Gardening Guide: The Everything Tomato Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Tomatoes

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Stewed Tomatoes

This easy-to-make stewed tomatoes recipe simmers for just 30 minutes to make a homemade dinner side dish or it can be canned. So simple and so delicious—and a great way to use your Red Beefsteak tomatoes!

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Tomato sauce with - passata

There are several ways to make stewed tomatoes at home, so I want to say that this is just one. The easiest way is to simply simmer them in water or stock until they soften, remove skins, and then heat over the stove until they break down. That’s what I’ve done here with a bit of flavor added.

Another way is to simmer the tomatoes with some fresh herbs in a small amount of oil; this will give the flavors time to develop. You can also use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain off the excess liquid before adding any other ingredients.

How much stewed tomatoes you make is really up to you and how often you want to make homemade tomato sauce. Some people like making it as needed throughout the year, while others prefer to make it once every couple months so that there’s always enough on hand for cooking. Either way, don’t let it go to waste. Can it if you are making a ton!

You could experiment with different varieties of tomato to see which one makes the best stewed tomatoes. For example, if you’d like to try something new, you might get a mix of cherry and Roma tomatoes. Or try heirloom tomatoes such as Sun Golds or Brandywines. These tomatoes tend to taste sweeter because of their high sugar content.

If you have never tried stewed tomatoes before, I highly recommend you try this simple but healthy dish with many flavors.

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Tomato sauce with - passata

Stewed Tomatoes

This easy-to-make stewed tomato recipe simmers for just 30 minutes to make a homemade dinner side dish or it can be canned. So simple and so delicious—and a great way to use your Red Beefsteak tomatoes!

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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  • 10 Red Beefsteak or Roma tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and plunge the whole tomatoes in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
  2. Remove tomatoes, and place them immediately in an ice bath (a large bowl of ice and cold water).
  3. When cooled, peel the tomatoes. Discard the skins (or compost them!).
  4. Dice the tomatoes up to desired eating size.
  5. In a large pot on medium heat, combine all ingredients.
  6. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve fresh, store in a Mason jar, or freeze in a bag for using later.

Tomatoes are the most popular plant for home gardeners! With The Everything Tomato Gardening Guide, you’ll have everything you need to know about growing and enjoying this versatile food, from the history and background of the mighty tomato to specific advice on growing, harvesting, and enjoying your hard work! Check it out now.

Have you tried this recipe? It’s so easy and will warm you up when cooked on a cool or chilly evening—please tell us how it turned out for you.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Tomato Plants: Standard, Hybrid and Heirloom
  • Preventing Cross Pollination of Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Classifications of Tomato Plants: Determinate vs. Indeterminate
  • Varieties of Tomato Plants
  • Growing Tomatoes from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Tomatoes in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Soil Requirements for Growing Tomatoes
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Tomatoes
  • Should You Fertilize Tomato Plants?
  • How and When to Water Tomato Plants
  • Harvesting and Pruning your Tomatoes
  • Storing and Preserving your Tomatoes
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Tomato Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Tomato Plants
  • The Right Way to Weed Your Tomato Garden
  • Tomato Rot: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Blossom-End Rot
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Tomatoes
  • Plant Profiles

  • Green Beefsteak Tomatoes
  • Red Beefsteak Tomatoes
  • San Marzano Tomatoes
  • Roma (or Plum) Tomatoes
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Recipes

  • Balsamic Bruschetta
  • Tomato Salsa
  • Authentic Italian Pizza Sauce
  • Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Stewed Tomatoes
  • Salsa Seafood Soup
  • Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • Cherry Tomato Salad
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Tomatoes
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Tomatoes
  • Resources about Tomatoes
  • Tomatoes Glossary
  • Related Articles

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  • 7+ Perfect Plants for an Edible Front Porch Garden
  • The Best Vegetables to Grow in a Greenhouse
  • The Best Grow Lights for Tomatoes and Peppers
  • The 15 Best Beefsteak Tomatoes To Grow in 2023
  • How to Prune Tomato Plants, Peppers, Cucumbers and More
  • How to Stop Vegetable Blight from Ruining Tomatoes
  • Yellow Leaves on Tomato Plants? 5 Reasons and Remedies
  • 5 Tomato Canning Supplies to Preserve Sauce Longer
  • How to Ripen Tomatoes Quickly Three Ways
  • How to Kill Aphids on Tomato Plants with Stuff from Your Pantry
  • Gardening Equipment Every Tomato Gardener Needs
  • How to Grow Your Own Pizza Garden for the Best Pizza Parties
  • How to Avoid Tomato Blossom End Rot
  • How to Make Chicken Cacciatore in a Crock-Pot
  • The 5 Best Tomatoes for Salsa
  • The 10 Sweetest Tomatoes to Plant

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