Procedure for whole or halved tomatoes packed in water. Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split. Then dip in cold water, slip off skins, and remove cores. Leave whole or halve. Hot pack - Bring tomatoes to a boil in water and boil gently 5 minutes.
Fill jars with hot tomatoes.
Adjust lids and process jars as described in Table 2 or 3. Procedure for whole or halved tomatoes packed with tomato juice, or filled without added liquids. Prepare, peel, and acidify tomatoes as described for tomatoes packed in water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt per quart, if desired. Adjust lids and process jars as described in Table 2 or 3.