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The Best Stewed Tomatoes Ever

40 minutes
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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:8/14/13
Updated:3/29/23
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The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

Homemade Stewed Tomatoes Recipe

Stewed tomatoes, sigh.  

Our tomatoes are turning red quicker than I’m able to pick.    So between oven roasted cherry tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, slow cooker tomato sauce tomato pesto, slow cooker tomatoes,  tomato soup… there’s lots of tomato dishes going on  in our kitchen!   Oh and I did mention Fresh Tomato Salsa too – because you know August always means fresh salsa!

I will have many more upcoming tomato recipes…get ready tomato lovers!  But for now… stewed tomatoes!

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

These stewed tomatoes are the best,  I’m not fibbing either.  If you are having a tomato harvest soon or would like to  make your own instead of the canned version, please please please please please make these!

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The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

These are really the best stewed tomatoes ever!

This is a recipe that might cause you to faint, I’m warning you now.  I was expecting average stewed tomatoes, but I ended up sitting at the counter with a spoon eating them out of the pot when they were done.  Matthew was in another room, so I knocked on the door.

”Matthew? Are you there?”
”What? What’s wrong”
”Can you come here?”
”Why are you crying?”
”I just made the best stewed tomatoes.”
”Are you crying?”
”Yes”
”Why?”
”Because they are so good.”

This was a actual conversation over stewed tomatoes.  Seriously, they are that good!

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

How to Make Stewed Tomatoes From Scratch

So what kind of tomatoes work best for stewed tomatoes? I find that beef and roma/plum both work well.  Don’t worry about mixing them if you have to either.  I do it all the time.

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

Beautiful beef and roma tomatoes, I love  you. I was making a few batches of stewed tomatoes today.

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
Don’t be scared of this quick boil tomatoes, it will be over quickly!

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
And look at  that.. now you’re in a ice bath!  Think of it as a pool and relax.


Because of the quick boil, the skins will peel right off.

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
Disregard the skins (compost!), or come up with something to do with them.  I like to use the skins to make tomato powder which can be sprinkled in soups, casseroles, sandwiches, etc. 

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
So now we have all our tomatoes, naked and bashful! Throw them in a large pot.

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
Add all our ingredients, stir and put on the stove.  Simmer for about 30 minutes, until the consistency is how you prefer your stewed tomatoes.  Be sure not to boil off all the juices, that’s one of the joys of stewed tomatoes. 

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
When the stewed tomatoes are done, serve them up right away if you’d like…

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 

They are quite pretty and delicious so they compliment so many dishes nicely!

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
Or throw them in a mason jar in the refrigerator for tomorrow…

The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
Or throw them in a freezer bag and freeze them for dinner in December.  How fun is it to grab homemade garden stewed tomatoes to add to a meal while it’s snowing out? 

ENJOY!

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The BEST Stewed Tomatoes Ever recipe!  This easy to make recipe simmers tomatoes for 30 minutes to make homemade stewed tomatoes that can be served as a dinner side dish or can be canned.  This how to make recipe shows you how easy they are to make! Find out why everyone considers them THE BEST!   We always use this as a canning recipe for our Summer garden tomatoes! 
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
serves 6

Ingredients

  • 10 tomatoes beef or roma variety
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, plunge tomatoes in for 30 seconds. Remove, put immediately in a ice bath.
  • Peel the tomatoes. Discard the skins.
  • Dice the tomatoes up to desired size.
  • In a large pot on medium heat, combine all ingredients.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Then serve fresh or you can freeze them.

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Author: Pamela Reed
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:stewed tomatoes
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

 

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  1. Maurice Tucker says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    I want to preserve stewed tomatoes

    Reply
  2. Cindy's Mom says

    October 24, 2020 at 2:43 pm

    I was looking for a recipe for the excess garden tomatoes we had this season. We thought you had to have celery in our stewed tomatoes. We all liked these. Will make this way from now on!

    Reply
  3. Ellen G says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:09 am

    the green peppers mentioned are bell peppers, right?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Yup!

      Reply
  4. Kellye Gallant says

    October 13, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    Just tried it and tweeked the recipe. Mushrooms, banana peppers with garlic and balsamic vinegar, saffron and oregano. Can’t wait until it is done.

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    October 2, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    I’m wondering, do you remove the seeds or leave them in?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 3, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Leave them in. Enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  6. Diane Parent says

    September 21, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Can you put diced celery and onions in this recipe?

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    September 19, 2020 at 10:48 am

    This recipe was what I was looking for, so delicious. When we were kids my Mother used to make tomato soup with stewed tomatoes. I tried it with this recipe and it was amazing. All you do is take the stewed tomatoes, add 1tsp of baking soda per quart of tomatoes, to take out the acid. When the foaming has subsided add a little butter and stir in warmed heavy cream to desired consistency. Thank you for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      Hey Lisa, that sound absolutely delicious! I’m going to try it on a chilly Fall night! 🙂 Thanks for commenting and stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Elise G says

    September 13, 2020 at 10:14 am

    What’s the yield on this recipe?

    Reply
    • Elise G says

      September 13, 2020 at 10:17 am

      Oops I just saw where it says serves 6.
      Disregard my question lol thanks!

      Reply
  9. debra beutler says

    September 11, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I’m wondering the same thing as Judy… To can them, Do you cook them the same way and then still process for 40 minutes?

    Reply
    • DARRYL VICKERS says

      January 15, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      Can you please answer the question about how long do you water process these delicious tomatoes?? Please

      Reply
  10. MaryAnna Bigelow says

    September 4, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Much easier than I thought. Well written recipe.

    Reply
  11. Maryann says

    August 30, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    Easy no fuss way to use all extra tomatoes from the garden

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 1, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks for commenting Maryann, glad to hear you liked these stewed tomatoes! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kate Eckert says

    August 30, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    Best ever….i also added fresh basil the second time I made them..I Love them as a fresh sauce over pasta.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 1, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks for commenting Kate! Aren’t they delicious over pasta? YUM!

      Reply
  13. Dana says

    August 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Help! I need details about canning these!!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica K says

      September 2, 2020 at 8:23 am

      Dana, I just put them in sterilized jars and process for about 40 minutes.

      Reply
      • Judy says

        September 10, 2020 at 11:06 am

        Do you cook them before canning them?

        Reply
      • Deena says

        September 24, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Do you water bath or pressure can them for 40 minutes? Thanks! I have 50 tomatoes on my counter now.

        Reply
      • Yvonne S. Royer says

        November 17, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        What is processing definition for canning? Could you walk me through process? Thank-you, I am anxious to make your recipe but need to know exact method for canning them.

        Reply
  14. Trish says

    August 30, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    This looks so good! Considering that you use 5-7 # of tomatoes, about how many quarts of tomatoes does your recipe make?

    Reply
  15. Jessica K says

    August 28, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    This is my second year canning these. I couldn’t wait to do it again! They are terrific! Easy to add to hot dishes and soups.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 29, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      So happy you’re back to make more stewed tomatoes! Thanks for commenting Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  16. B. H. says

    August 28, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    After freezing do they get so mushy they are more sauce than stewed?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 29, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      No, they still have the stewed tomatoes texture to them. I use them just like I’d use them if they were fresh after freezing. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  17. Kristin says

    August 28, 2020 at 11:38 am

    This is such a good recipe! My garden went crazy this year and I have made several batches. I have about 50 tomatoes prepared and simmering as I type this. I have made pasta sauce with these and it is AMAZING. Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 29, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      Hey Kristin, I’m so happy to hear you liked these stewed tomatoes. Congrats on a great garden season! Thank you for commenting and stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Shannon Lepper says

    August 22, 2020 at 11:02 pm

    This was a very easy and yummy way to make stewed tomatoes!! I did add some dried onion a tiny bit of extra sugar (like another teaspoon). So easy and so good!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 23, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      So happy to hear you liked these stewed tomatoes! Thanks for commenting Shannon!

      Reply
  19. Julie Henry says

    August 22, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Growing up Mother put bread in her stewed tomatoes. Is that a Southern addition? With eight children perhaps it is just a way to stretch the dish?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 23, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Crusty bread is great too, the stewed tomatoes juices soften it right up! YUM!

      Reply
  20. Linda says

    August 20, 2020 at 11:41 am

    Awesome recipe for all the fresh tomatoes our garden produced this year!!! I even added sliced onions and various spices. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2020 at 11:04 am

      So happy that you liked these stewed tomatoes Linda! My husband loves sliced onions in them too, in fact, I’m about to make a couple batches today to freeze! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  21. Karen says

    August 19, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Hello, I’ve been making simple stewed tomatoes for my chili for years. I’m wondering since I can stewed tomatoes, would I still can these the same since they have cooked for 30 minutes. Do you know? I’m excited to try these, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  22. Laurel Voss says

    August 17, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    This is my third year using this recipe I add onion to mine we love it !

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 18, 2020 at 8:08 am

      That sounds delicious Laurel! Happy to hear you like this recipe, thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  23. Peggi Shepherd says

    August 16, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 16, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      Thanks Peggi! 🙂

      Reply
  24. Lucille Pritchard says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Hate to ask this but, in a pinch, do you think I could use canned tomatoes instead of fresh. I just have two fresh tomatoes now and thought I might add them to the canned and follow the rest of the recipe. I’m sure it will not taste as good as all fresh but would it be a passible substitute?

    Reply
  25. Sharon Delong says

    August 10, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    I have never canned before. Do you add canning salt before sealing the jars

    Reply
    • Kim says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Does this have to be pressure cooked or hot water bathed? For canning

      Reply
  26. Deidre says

    August 9, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Since tomatoes vary in size I’m wondering about how many lbs of tomatoes would go into this. Thank!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 10, 2020 at 10:09 am

      Hey Deidre, I don’t have a exact number as I don’t usually weigh them but I’d say 5-7 pounds of tomatoes is a fair estimate. If you go over a little bit, that’s totally ok, I can promise you this recipe will still be just as good. Enjoy!

      Reply
    • Tiffany says

      August 22, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      I was wondering the same thing. The beefsteak tomatoes I have are huge. 10 beefsteak and 10 roma are very different quantities. I might have had 1 beefsteak as large as 10 road.
      Yes, I saw the reply with approximate weight, but I still thought I would comment why it is such a good question.

      Reply
  27. jane says

    August 8, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Every year I look up your recipe and think mmm, the best ever- until my mom informed me I was serving them wrong. Apparently a well buttered piece of soft white bread goes in the bottom of the bowl! Now they ARE truly the best stewed tomatoes ever. Thanks for sharing (and thanks mom!)!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 8, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      Yum! That sounds delicious Jane! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    • Charlene says

      August 16, 2020 at 11:00 am

      That is how my mom served them! Now… I use garlic croutons and they are wonderful!

      Reply
      • Tope says

        August 30, 2020 at 4:07 pm

        Please! I don’t see an answer about canning, unless I missed it. If putting in a boiling water canner, how long should it process?

        Reply
        • Big Lou says

          September 9, 2020 at 4:44 pm

          I am also wondering about this response.

          Reply
        • Leslie says

          September 10, 2020 at 4:36 pm

          I just finished making my first batch of stewed tomatoes I modified it a bit with onions garlic,red,yellow,and orange peppers and a few spices and it’s delish. Now the second batch

          Reply
  28. Cheryl Berry says

    August 5, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    I do not like stewed tomatoes but my husband loves them. This is the first time I made them and he loved it! So much I had to make more. Thank you so much! It was very easy too.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 7, 2020 at 9:21 am

      Hey Cheryl, this makes me so happy to hear! I’m glad they were a hit! Thanks for commenting! 🙂

      Reply
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