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How to Freeze Tomatoes

The Easiest Way to Preserve Tomatoes

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How to Freeze Tomatoes

Stupichka Tomatoes

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Freezing tomatoes is easy and preserves the fresh tomato flavor. Put tomatoes in resealable plastic bags, suck excess air out (you can use a straw to do this), seal, and freeze. There is no need to peel the tomatoes - the skins will slip right off after being frozen.

Use frozen tomatoes in any recipe that cooks fresh tomatoes. While they will retain a great fresh tomato flavor, the texture will be too compromised to be used raw.

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