MickinMD ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 25, 2020 Throughout September, my relatives from Virginia to Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been agonizing over the fact you couldn't find canned stewed tomatoes in the stores. There have been plenty of diced, crushed, and whole tomatoes, but no stewed! It must be a passed-down-through-the-ages taste, because so many of us frequently eat stewed tomatoes. I got the point where I was starting to search the net to find out what seasonings are needed to turn diced tomatoes or whole tomatoes into stewed tomatoes. Locally I haven't been able to find them at Walmart, Costco (none yesterday), and the various supermarkets. Then, yesterday, I went to an Aldi store and there were lots of stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz/$0.45 - with a sign saying only 4 per person. At another store, I got two. Then at a third store they had lots of stewed tomatoes, 5 14.5 oz. cans for $3. So I came home with 11 cans for $5.70. That should last me a month or so. The next few days are Sloppy Joes and Spanish Rice with diced tomatoes added, but I'm sure to have stewed tomatoes on the side soon after with my pressure cooked chuck roast and mushroom gravy with nuked baby gold potatoes and stewed tomatoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 25, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 25, 2020 ...all your tomato are belong to us. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted September 25, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 25, 2020 Pumpkin was back in stock so I got the limit of 4. Will stop everyday until I have 40. It is an important ingredient in our dogs’ food. I saw stewed tomatoes but there was no tomatoes paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted September 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #4 Posted September 25, 2020 Stewed tomatoes. If you put bread in the recipe, you can just kill me now. Before I do it to myself. Stewed tomatoes and chicken and dumplings. You people are disturbed. What's next, creamed corn? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 25, 2020 I love stewed tomatoes with bread in them. In the 8th grade they would serve us little Dixie cups of it during lunch. Most people wouldn't eat them, but I would. I think my record was 12 cups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: I love stewed tomatoes with bread in them. In the 8th grade they would serve us little Dixie cups of it during lunch. Most people wouldn't eat them, but I would. I think my record was 12 cups. I have an older brother named Jerry. You two must be twins. He would come home from school and say: “We had spinach for lunch today, nobody else likes spinach so I ate 15 servings”. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, MickinMD said: Throughout September, my relatives from Virginia to Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been agonizing over the fact you couldn't find canned stewed tomatoes in the stores. There have been plenty of diced, crushed, and whole tomatoes, but no stewed! It must be a passed-down-through-the-ages taste, because so many of us frequently eat stewed tomatoes. I got the point where I was starting to search the net to find out what seasonings are needed to turn diced tomatoes or whole tomatoes into stewed tomatoes. Locally I haven't been able to find them at Walmart, Costco (none yesterday), and the various supermarkets. Then, yesterday, I went to an Aldi store and there were lots of stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz/$0.45 - with a sign saying only 4 per person. At another store, I got two. Then at a third store they had lots of stewed tomatoes, 5 14.5 oz. cans for $3. So I came home with 11 cans for $5.70. That should last me a month or so. The next few days are Sloppy Joes and Spanish Rice with diced tomatoes added, but I'm sure to have stewed tomatoes on the side soon after with my pressure cooked chuck roast and mushroom gravy with nuked baby gold potatoes and stewed tomatoes. You are retired and very frugal, why are you not canning your own stewed tomatoes? They are very easy to make. A couple weeks ago I could have given you a bushel of tomatoes to work on. I didn’t use them and they rotted in the garden. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 25, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, MickinMD said: been agonizing over the fact you couldn't find canned stewed tomatoes in the stores. I have agonized over a lot of stuff in my 65 years of sucking oxygen but I don't think, no I'm positive, I never in my life said, "Darn, what an I going to do? There are no stewed tomatoes." Well maybe in a dream but never in real life. I course I wouldn't really know that either since I never remember my dreams. Red Gold Tomatoes from central Indiana is a client of ours. I can get a case anytime I want 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 25, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Kzoo said: Red Gold Tomatoes from central Indiana is a client of ours. I can get a case anytime I want ...this would be a good addition to the swag bag that is sent out automatically to all new forum members. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 26, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...this would be a good addition to the swag bag that is sent out automatically to all new forum members. Good idea. Let me know if SW implements your wonderful idea. On second thought, don’t bother. I don’t care. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted September 26, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 26, 2020 I don't understand stewed tomatoes, and their purpose and uses. Can someone explain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, Randomguy said: I don't understand stewed tomatoes, and their purpose and uses. Can someone explain? They are a nice variation on tomahtoes. Sort of like sun dried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 26, 2020 Share #13 Posted September 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: I don't understand stewed tomatoes, and their purpose and uses. Can someone explain? ...I'm glad you asked, because it shows curiosity and interest in life long learning. A Visual Guide to the 7 Major Types of Canned Tomatoes. The differences in the varieties of canned tomatoes come down to how they’re processed. Processing always starts by removing the skins of the tomatoes, but after that, how they’re broken down and what they’re sealed in the can with may vary by variety and brand. The labeling of varieties isn’t totally consistent across brands, but here are the ones you’ll most likely see at the store, from least to most processed.... ... Now we move on to tomato products that usually undergo some cooking before the canning process. Stewed tomatoes are tomatoes that have been cut up and cooked, usually with seasonings, like salt, sugar, or spices, before they’re packed into cans. You should read the labels carefully here to see exactly what you’re getting, as ingredients vary from brand to brand. Also know that stewed tomatoes should not be used in recipes calling for plain tomato products, as the added seasonings will affect the flavor of the dish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 26, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Kzoo said: Good idea. Let me know if SW implements your wonderful idea. On second thought, don’t bother. I don’t care. ...too bad. I was going to give you some credit for encouraging the idea. It might have made the difference next time a promotional opportunity arises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #15 Posted September 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Airehead said: Pumpkin was back in stock so I got the limit of 4. Will stop everyday until I have 40. It is an important ingredient in our dogs’ food. I saw stewed tomatoes but there was no tomatoes paste. I hope you got Red Warty Things. They are the best pumpkins to eat. You bake and freeze your own. If you come visit the corn maze in the next few weeks I will give you enough RWT to overload the Volvo dog limo. I strongly suggest that you get a few seeds and raise your own. The dogs will love you for it. You will love them. Warning: Be careful and put them close to the dog yard. Deer love them too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Digital_photog ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Popular Post Share #16 Posted September 26, 2020 Yesterday we canned 28 quarts of tomato juice. Today we have paste cooking down and about ready to can. Will be about 14 quarts. In the last few weeks we have canned tomato soup, salsa, pizza sauce, and several other varieties of tomato products. I think we forgot the bloody mary mix. Better do some of that before it freezes and kills our tomatoes. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted September 26, 2020 Share #17 Posted September 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Kzoo said: I have agonized over a lot of stuff in my 65 years of sucking oxygen but I don't think, no I'm positive, I never in my life said, "Darn, what an I going to do? There are no stewed tomatoes." Well maybe in a dream but never in real life. I course I wouldn't really know that either since I never remember my dreams. Red Gold Tomatoes from central Indiana is a client of ours. I can get a case anytime I want I hate when Kzoo is right. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted September 26, 2020 Share #18 Posted September 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Digital_photog said: I hope you got Red Warty Things. They are the best pumpkins to eat. You bake and freeze your own. If you come visit the corn maze in the next few weeks I will give you enough RWT to overload the Volvo dog limo. I strongly suggest that you get a few seeds and raise your own. The dogs will love you for it. You will love them. Warning: Be careful and put them close to the dog yard. Deer love them too. I actually just had a discussion with Einstein where he was figuring out how much pumpkin we use in a year. It could easily be shredded and frozen. Doesn’t even need to be cooked. I may can some however because the freezer is usually full of meat for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Administrator Posted September 26, 2020 Share #19 Posted September 26, 2020 I never thought about it, but I wasn't able to find crushed tomatoes yesterday. I had to make Jambalaya with tomato sauce instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 26, 2020 Share #20 Posted September 26, 2020 2 hours ago, BuffJim said: I hate when Kzoo is right. When did that happen? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 26, 2020 Share #21 Posted September 26, 2020 Even a blind squirrel...... You understand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted September 26, 2020 Share #22 Posted September 26, 2020 E are well stocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #23 Posted September 26, 2020 Thanks for the interesting treatise on canned tomatoes, Page! I love things made with whole peeled or crushed tomatoes. Stewed, not so much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted September 26, 2020 21 hours ago, Longjohn said: You are retired and very frugal, why are you not canning your own stewed tomatoes? They are very easy to make. A couple weeks ago I could have given you a bushel of tomatoes to work on. I didn’t use them and they rotted in the garden. Thanks for the suggestion. I had some canning equipment that came as part of a bushel sized crab steamer and lost it in my house fire. Next year, back home, maybe I'll plant a bunch of tomatoes and do some canning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #25 Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 12:18 PM, Airehead said: Pumpkin was back in stock so I got the limit of 4. Will stop everyday until I have 40. It is an important ingredient in our dogs’ food. I saw stewed tomatoes but there was no tomatoes paste. My LGS doesn’t have any limits on pumpkin and they have many brands and sizes. I would guess places like Aldi have a better price but I shop local so I can get back home quicker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 26, 2020 Share #26 Posted September 26, 2020 If these are stewed tomatoes, we use a lot of them. Great for cooking other veggies in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted September 27, 2020 Share #27 Posted September 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Square Wheels said: If these are stewed tomatoes, we use a lot of them. Great for cooking other veggies in. Not stewed tomatoes. It is the way that are seasoned that make them stewed. I bought three cans of those on Thursday. Like to have them for emergencies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted September 27, 2020 Share #28 Posted September 27, 2020 How's the canned candied yam supply looking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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