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How to Freeze Tomatoes (chopped or sliced) Recipe

Learn how to freeze tomatoes for future recipes like salsa, stews, and soups by chopping them up first.
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Pre-freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Equipment

  • knife and cutting board
  • Parchment paper
  • sheet pan
  • freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag

Ingredients

  • tomatoes

Instructions

  • Clean the tomatoes under running water and pat them dry.
  • Slice or cut the tomatoes to your preferred shape.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the sliced and chopped tomatoes in a single layer.
  • Pre-freeze the tomatoes in the freezer for two hours or until solid.
  • Transfer the tomatoes into a freezer-safe container (or Ziploc) and remove excess air.
  • Freeze the tomatoes.
  • To thaw: place the tomatoes directly into stews or soups. Leave chopped tomatoes on the counter to thaw for at least 30 minutes to one hour. It should thaw quickly.