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If you love tomatoes but find they spoil before you can enjoy them all, this clever trick using just a needle may be the perfect solution. With no need for salt, vinegar, or any preservatives, this method can keep your tomatoes fresh for up to a year, stored right in a jar. It’s a straightforward and natural approach to extending the shelf life of your favorite fruit.
Tomatoes begin to spoil when the natural gases they emit during ripening are trapped close to the fruit. By using a needle, you can make tiny perforations in the skin of the tomatoes, which allows these gases to escape. This slows down the ripening process significantly, preserving the freshness of the tomatoes for much longer than usual.
Materials Needed:
Fresh, firm tomatoes (preferably picked from the garden before they are fully ripe)
A clean, sharp needle
Clean glass jars with lids
Labels and a marker (for dating the jars)
Instructions:
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