Tomato Juice for Winter
Tomato juice for winter is a traditional Romanian preserve made from ripe tomatoes, boiled and strained, then bottled hot in sterilized jars or bottles. It's the perfect base for soups, sauces, and stews all year round.
Servings
30
Prep
40 min
Cook
40 min
Total
80 min
🥘Ingredients
servings
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
about 7-8 L tomato juice
📦Storage
Refrigerator
After opening, keeps for 4-5 days refrigerated.
Freezer
Unopened, it can be frozen for up to 6 months, though cool, dark storage is usually sufficient.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per 250 ml juice
Calories
35 kcal
Protein
1.5 g
Fat
0.2 g
Carbohydrates
7 g
Fiber
1 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Spicy juice: add a hot pepper while boiling for a spicier version.
Juice with bell pepper: add 1 kg roasted, peeled bell peppers for a sweeter, more aromatic juice.
Concentrated tomato paste: simmer the juice longer, reducing it by half, for a thick base used in cooking.