Fresh tomatoes and pepper are two of many food items that we use almost everyday in our kitchens. To think of the fact that we are few days away to Christmas season makes this items even more demanding.
However, preserving tomatoes and pepper especially when you buy in bulk has always been an issue because they are perishables not to add to the fact that we still face electricity power issues in most parts of Nigeria.
Good news is that you no longer need to worry or leave your tomatoes and pepper to go bad because of electricity power or freezer issues as there is now a Christmas Kitchen Tips to help you preserve your fresh tomatoes and pepper without freezer! With this Christmas Kitchen hack, you can go to the market today and buy up to 3-4kg big basket of tomatoes and preserve them even before the Christmas celebrations kickstarts, thanks to Tspices Kitchen!
Step by Step Guide on How to preserve your fresh tomatoes and pepper without freezer
Step 1: Buy, wash and blend the tomatoes (add pepper - optional) till it's smooth
Step 2: Pour in a pot and boil for several minutes for the water to dry and the tomatoes thickens
Step 3: Get some glass jars with a tight lid. An empty mayonnaise bottle can work (very important)
Step 4: Pour the blended mix in the glass jars
Step 5: Drop the jars in a pot of water completely submerge it and boil for few minutes
Step 6: Bring it out and allow to cool and then store in a dark cool place
Note: When cooking use a whole bottle one at a time so it won't turn sour from scooping.