Old tomato juice
My mother was cleaning out her basement, and there was 2 cases of tomato juice there, maybe 3-4 years old, 'Do you want these?' she asked. Indeed I did.
It was easily the best tomato juice I have ever had, once I finished off the 2 cases I picked up two cans at the grocery store but the first one was far too fresh, I didn't like it at all. The second has been sitting in my kitchen, for maybe a month now.
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with aging tomato juice? I know it's real tasty at that 3 year mark, but I really hope it gets to be like that much sooner.
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6 Comments:
Er, did it ferment into a bloody mary?
Michele Humes at 8:19AM on 03/03/09
A can has been processed and its hardly fresh. Maybe its the brand you chose. I never drink tomato juice out of a can. Get some tomatoes ripen them in a brown bag and then puree them and age the juice in your fridge.
Processed food should be used in moderation.
JerzeeTomato at 9:57AM on 03/03/09
Could it have been that the tomato juice you drank had been canned fresh, and the reason the same brand didn't taste the same is because (like a few brands) they've begun canning juice made "from concentrate?"
shaogo at 5:49PM on 03/03/09
You should try making your own juice, I highly recommend it too. Although the way I make my juice is different from JerzeeTomato s. I ripen my tomatoes by leaving them out on the sun for 2-3 days then slowcook them.( I live in always sunny places) for at least 3 hours with constant stirring. Add a little sea salt for better taste and drain the juice. Use only glass bottles for storing!
susanworld at 6:41PM on 03/03/09
@susan wow that sounds amazing. I am stealing that. ;)
JerzeeTomato at 7:14PM on 03/03/09
It is how my great grandma made her tomato juice! She tought me some neat stuff!
susanworld at 11:00PM on 03/03/09