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An Excerpt from The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest by Carol W. Costenbader:

Tomatoes Are a Special Case

New information has caused food scientists to disagree about the acidity of some tomatoes and the proper method of processing them.  To ensure complete safety in preserving tomatoes, use the pressure canner method.  This method also results in higher quality and nutritional value since less processing time is required in a pressure canner than in a boiling-water bath.  However, the boiling-water bath method can be safely used provided more acidity is added to the tomatoes.  To acidify and thereby ensure safety when using boiling-water-bath canners for tomatoes, use 2 tablespoons of bottled lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon of citric acid per quart of whole, crushed, or juiced tomatoes.  It is possible to use 4 tablespoons of vinegar, but the vinegar may impart undesireable flavors to the tomatoes. 

The safest way to can all tomatoes is by using the hot-pack method instead of the raw-pack method.

The Big Book of Preserving $18.95
by Carol W. Costenbader - 347 page paperback - Storey Publishing ISBN 978-1-58017-458-9 Learn the latest techniques for drying, freezing, canning, and pickling. Anyone can capture the flavors of fresh foods for year-round enjoyment. This book has 150 recipes and includes all the basics, with informative illustration, charts and tips.

Jams Jellies and More $3.95
by Carol W. Costenbader - 32 page paperback - Storey Publishing ISBN 978-1-58017-880-8

Favorite Pickles & Relishes $3.95
by Andrea Chesman - 32 page paperback - Storey Publishing ISBN 978-0-88266-334-0 Whether sweetly piquant, puckering sour, or flaming hot and pungent, pickles and relishes bring zest to the table. 32 pages

Salsas $3.95
by Glenn Andrews - 32 page - Paperback - Storey Publishing ISBN 978-0-88266-729-4 This booklet has instructions and recipes for making and preserving over 10 different salsas as well as great serving ideas.