How to freeze tomatoes?

Question

I have an abundance of tomatoes this year and don't want to let them go to waste. What is the proper way to freeze tomatoes?

Answer 1

I recommend you blanch them first in boiling water to remove the skins, remove any defects/spots and the core and freeze them in serving size zip-lock storage bags.  Freezing them with the skins on will be a nuisance for you when you defrost them.  The addition of a scant amt of table salt to every quart of tomatoes will help preserve their flavor.  Bon appetit!

Answer 2

puree them putem in ziplocs and freeze

Answer 3

Freezing Tomatoes

Tomatoes may be frozen whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. Additionally, you can freeze them raw or cooked, as juice or sauce, or prepared in the recipe of your choice. Thawed raw tomatoes may be used in any cooked-tomato recipe. Do not try to substituted them for fresh tomatoes, however, since freezing causes their texture to become mushy. Tomatoes should be seasoned just before serving rather than before freezing; freezing may either strengthen or weaken seasonings such as garlic, onion, and herbs.

Preparation: Select firm, ripe tomatoes for freezing. Sort the tomatoes, discarding any that are spoiled. Wash them in clean water as recommended above. Dry them by blotting with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Freezing whole tomatoes with peels: Prepare tomatoes as described above. Cut away the stem scar. Place the tomatoes on cookie sheets and freeze. Tomatoes do not need to be blanched before freezing. Once frozen, transfer the tomatoes from the cookie sheets into freezer bags or other containers. Seal tightly. To use the frozen tomatoes, remove them from the freezer a few at a time or all at once. To peel, just run a frozen tomato under warm water in the kitchen sink. Its skin will slip off easily.

Freezing peeled tomatoes: If you prefer to freeze peeled tomatoes, you can wash the tomatoes and then dip them in boiling water for about 1 minute or until the skins split. Peel and then freeze as noted above.

Answer 4

take some ice and shove it in there

Answer 5

I just quarter them & remove the stem part, then bag & freeze.

You can also plunge whole tomatoes in boiling water briefly.

Remove with a slotted spoon, hold with a fork, & peel the skin off.

Tomatoes are acidic enough not to worry about bacteria.

Answer 6

I used to just put them in a plastic bag.  I would freeze them loose pack tho so I could just take some of them out to use.

Answer 7

you put them in the freezer