Shaker Stewed Tomatoes Recipes

OLD FASHIONED STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add chopped green peppers and onion, and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
• Add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, sugar and water, and simmer until tomatoes begin to fall apart, approximately 20 minutes.
• Stir in bread cubes. Start with 2 slices of bread that have been torn into 1-inch pieces, and if the mixture seems soupy, add an additional slice. Cook until bread barely holds it shape.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

THE BEST STEWED TOMATOES EVER

Steps:

• 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.

SIMPLE STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan.
• Simmer until desired tenderness and thickness of sauce, about 30 minutes or longer.
• Taste for additional seasonings.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Serve.

SHAKER STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat tomatoes in a saucepan, breaking up with a fork if necessary.
• Add cream and baking soda; mix well and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and continue simmering until crumbs have swelled. Add sugar, salt and bouquet garni.
• Just before serving, stir in butter. Serve immediately.