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Tomatoes in Their Own Juice (Chunks)

This recipe preserves the natural taste of ripe tomatoes without adding water or vinegar. It is perfect for soups, sauces, and everyday cooking.

Best in season: Summer • Autumn
Time
1 h
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Tomatoes in their own juice (chunks) are a classic homemade preserve with a clean, natural flavor.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 3 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • tomatoes
    2 kg
  • salt
    1 tsp per jar
  • sugar
    1 tsp per jar
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 60 min
1

Prepare the tomatoes

Wash the tomatoes, remove stems, and cut into large chunks.

2

Prepare the tomato base

Crush part of the tomatoes and bring them to a boil to create a natural juice base.

3

Add tomato chunks

Add the tomato chunks to the boiling juice and heat for 5–10 minutes.

4

Pack into jars

Pack the hot tomatoes with juice into sterilized jars.

5

Pasteurize and seal

Pasteurize for 10–15 minutes, then seal tightly.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

Do I need to add vinegar?

No, ripe tomatoes have enough natural acidity.

Why do tomatoes split?

Due to temperature shock or overripe tomatoes.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

tomatoes with white streaks in a jar
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Marinade calculator

Quickly recalculate water, salt, sugar, and vinegar for a different jar count.

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.