Air-cool jars 12 to 24 hours. Remove screw bands and check lid seals. If the center of the lid is indented, wash, dry, label, and store jars in a clean, cool, dark place. If the lid is unsealed, examine and replace jar if defective, use new lids, and reprocess as before. Wash screw bands and store separately.
Tomato products are best if eaten within one year and safe as long as lids remain vacuum sealed.
Tomato juice Quantity. See Table 1 for guidelines. Wash, remove stems, and trim off bruised or discolored portions. To prevent juice from separating, quickly cut about t pound of fruit into quarters and put directly into saucepan. Heat immediately to boiling while crushing.