How Long Do You Boil Cold Pack Tomatoes

Boil for 40 minutes (high boil) for jars to process. Remove jars from boiling water carefully with a jar lifter (available at hardware stores or online). After a few minutes you should be hearing the lids pop slightly to seal. Do not disturb jars for 12 hours!

How long do you boil tomatoes when cold packing?

Place jars in a water-bath canner or on a rack in a large pot, and cover with 2 to 3 inches water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to maintain a rolling (not violent) boil. Boil tomatoes 40 minutes at sea level, adding 2 minutes for every 1,000 feet of altitude.

How long do you water bath raw pack tomatoes?

Process in hot water bath. Recommended process time for both pints and quarts is 85 minutes. Please note that process times can vary based on your altitude. Remove jars and allow to cool down before storing.

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