Preserving your tomatoes naturally: the brilliant tip to enjoy them for 24 months without vinegar

What criteria should you use to select your tomatoes?

Not all tomatoes are suitable for canning. Here’s how to make the right choice:

• Choose varieties with dense flesh  such as Roma or San Marzano, which contain less water and more matter.
• Choose perfectly ripe fruit  with flawless skin and even coloring. A good test? The stem should come off effortlessly.
• Take advantage of the summer season  to get tomatoes full of sunshine and sold at reasonable prices.

Helpful Tip:  If your tomatoes look a little green, let them ripen for a few extra days at room temperature to develop their full flavor potential.