Canned Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Fresh tomatoes
• Coarse sea salt (optional)

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over the tomatoes and let them stand for a few minutes.

2. Drain the water, remove the skins, and slice the tomatoes into small pieces, discarding any hard or defective parts.

3. If desired, add a little coarse sea salt.

4. Cook the tomatoes in their own juice for half an hour, skimming off any scum that rises.

5. Stir with a wooden spoon or paddle, then can and seal according to general directions.

6. Store in glass jars wrapped in paper in a dark place.