Canned tomatoes
Peeled tomatoes preserved in their juice, useful for sauces and braises when fresh tomatoes are out of season.
What it offers and why to use it
Peeled tomatoes preserved in their juice, useful for sauces and braises when fresh tomatoes are out of season. Chop the tomatoes and include their juice when specified; simmer uncovered to thicken.
Peeled tomatoes preserved in their juice, useful for sauces and braises when fresh tomatoes are out of season.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose tomatoes with a short ingredient list and check added salt; avoid swollen or damaged cans.
Store
Store unopened in a cupboard. Once opened, transfer to a clean container, cover, refrigerate and follow the label’s storage period.
Prepare
Chop the tomatoes and include their juice when specified; simmer uncovered to thicken.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs with rice, fish, meat and seasonal vegetables.
How to substitute it
Choose an alternative with compatible texture and flavour and review quantity and allergens before replacing.
Recipes with canned tomatoes
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