Okay. Been canning tomatoes since the 1970s and a couple of things. I know it's recommended to add the citric acid ... never did it. Tomatoes have a lot of acid. Also, once the tomatoes are packed in the Mason jars, I take a sterile butter knife and incert it in the jar, moving it slightly around the inner circumference to allow air bubbles to escape. Last; fill the jar leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the top of the tomatoes and the lid of the jar. A couple more tidbits of advice, if you're using non-GMO, organic tomatoes, I wouldn't use any vessels made of plastic or aluminum. Acid increases the leaching of chemicals out of the plastic and if you use aluminum pots, they tend to create a metallic taste to any acid foods.
Good afternoon Johnny, I am using tomato's bought from the local farm, beefsteaks. I am making a marinara with them and then I want to can them. Do I still need to add the Ball preservative, the citric acid, as I am afraid that it was alter the flavor and taste of my sauce, that was mentioned in the video?
My mother canned tomatoes for 60 years in Italy and the US. She never added citric acid regardless of the tomatoes she picked in her garden or at a local farm. No one ever got sick. This added acid is total bologna. Rarely are tomatoes higher than 4.6 ph. That's considered acceptable.
James, I'm so sorry, I am only just now seeing this. Actually, this is the first year I've used any acid in my canning, along with pressure canning them, and I did so by using 1TBL of lemon juice and 1TBL of vinegar. I did this because I used quite a variety in my canning, including low-acid yellow. I've already had the occasion to try them and, no, I didn't notice anything other than incredible tomato taste. I've never used the Ball or any other preservative and I've never really even researched to see what these preservatives contain. Again, sorry for the late response. I wasn't notified that your message was left.
You were a life saver. I’ve only bottled/canned with my mum and unfortunately she has passed away and I have no family over here in Indy. Your tutorial was so helpful and uncomplicated. Thanks again 😀
I’m already on it. I have food, water, and guns with plenty of ammo. I keep my bug out bag loaded and ready to go. I can survive back in these caves and hollers for years, and give em one hell of a firefight if the ungodly crooks try to pull me out.
I do mine the easiest way, which is cook the tomatoes in a big pot on top of the stove & pour the cooked tomatoes into sanitized jars taken from the dishwasher still warm. I don’t use citric acid or lemon juice, just salt. My mama & I did it until she was 90 years old & always came out delicious & sealed properly. I put the lids & rings on the stove & bring to a boil to kill bacteria also. Great video. GA & TN tomatoes are delicious. 😋
Since you didnt get a reply Mama just put a little in after she got them in the jars. I think if you have a pint she used the little baby food spoon to dip a little salt and dumped it on top of the tomatoes.
I cook my tomatoes too. When the foam rises to the top, I cook until the foam pretty much disappears. Then I just pour tomatoes in hot sterilized jars, seal them and let them rest til they pop and create that vacuum.
This is a common practice all over the nation, not just southern. The amish still do the most canning. But, yeah love the accent. We buy Georgia peaches and can them. Best peaches ever!😋
@@kailaquinley9164 I've only read about canning so far, but from what I've read: 1) vinegar is added to raise the acid level for preservation, but can cause an off taste, so lemon juice or citric acid is a better acidifier; 2) salt is optional and is there for the flavor, so you can just leave it out.
I've watched the video five times and I think I got it...I followed each and every age to the letter...now will be the moment of truth when I take them out the pot....now I didn't have one of those fancy pots with the cradle, but I did the best I could...thanks for all the helpful info...
Thank you for the video. My husband and I just bought a farm and have a lot of tomatoes just starting to ripen. We want to preserve them for the next year by canning them but this will be our first time ever attempting it. I remember as a child my grandmother canning so many things but unfortunately this skill and knowledge was never passed down to me. This is why I have turned to UA-cam and all the creative people who make these videos. I want to tap into the skills and knowledge that they have used in their families, sometimes for generations and incorporate it into our new life on the farm and pass that information down to my daughters and their families. So thank you again. Happy Canning from Tammie at Old Maple Farm in the pacific northwest.
Good video! There are 2 points that are super important though, 1. You need to debubble those full jars and 2. You need to always wipe the rims of the jars with a cloth with white vinegar on it before putting any lid on it after you fill it so it will seal properly. Also tell the people that you are using canning salt so they don't think table salt is ok. Thank you for making this video without a bunch of hoopla though.
I would like to add a couple of things that were not spoken, but I'm sure you did. 1. The jars need to be put on a towel, not directly on the counter. 2. The rims of the jars need to be wiped down before the lids are placed on the jar. This removes any debris to assure a good seal. 3. Jars need to sit, undisturbed, for 24 hours. I enjoyed this video. Thank you for your efforts.
Kim, I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Jars should be full of tomatoes up to about where the threads for the screw on rim are. That's called head space. A good (excellent) resource on YT is Linda's Pantry if you want to learn to can.
I bet you're right! LOL Yes, add water to fill the jar to the appropriate level. Head space is needed for possible expansion, but too much air invites germs.
The pressure doesn't "redistribute" itself. Here's what's going on: The water expands with heat and it pushes the air out of the jar. Those us why you don't tighten the lid too much before. When you take the jar out, the water in the jar cools down, and it contracts and occupies less space. This reduction in space causes the lid to get sucked in and that's why the lid "pops down". There is no redistribution of pressure or even equalization of pressure. That's why the lid is difficult to remove: the pressure in the jar is much lower than the atmosphere.
Childhood memories right here every year my dad and mom would grow a giant garden and every year we would make tomatoes,tomato soup,vegetable soup anything that could be put in a can/glass jar whatever you want to call it but we did it to the truth I kind of miss getting up before anyone else would think of start preparing for the day of canning vegetables in a water-bath canner on a wood fire most people would say I'm crazy but I'd give anything to go back and spend at least one day of canning vegetables in glass jars.
Its been a year since you commented. I was wondering if you had gotten to can, even if you used the stove instead of the fire. If I do much canning there will be a gas stove on the back porch. I need one anyway I like to cook fish and cabbage outside the house smells better and these Mississippi summers are plenty warm enough without fire in the house. When I was a kid without an air conditioner it was hot in the house when Mama was canning.
@@decoy2636 Sadly no but due to the covid-19 outbreak all I've been doing is driving a truck and delivering medical supplies so at least I've been keeping busy.
@@mattsprayberry0 i tried a batch, just three jars. They came out okay for my first time alone. I'm learning I thought a wife would take care of things like this, sadly now she's gone 39 years later I'm wanting to go back to the old ways. She can still go to the grocery and get her some with the alimony check I give her each month. A man can't put a price on peace. Maybe soon you will get an opportunity to keep the traditions alive. I'm thinking that the virus is totally overrated but make money while you can. Fixed income is just that. Fixed with the dollar buying less and the bills getting larger. I'm going to be handing out buggies and masks at WalMart soon if I don't sell something LMAO
Thank you so much.. my friend who's mom canned all during the depression is very excited we found your video he is reminiscing on his mom's canning technique's....
I can more tomatoes than anything, this year I tried canning salsa and we loved it!! I have a Victora Saucer that helps me out and saves so much time when I am making juice or sause.
Thanks. Just what I needed to give this a try for the first time. I'll be trying a small batch first though as I don't have all the exact pieces of equipment you have but can adapt.
thank you! its my first time, I am going to someone's home to do my tomatoes. She knows what she is doing, but I dont. So now I have an idea what to expect tomorrow.
Water boils at 212. If its a rolling boil its just evaporating faster. Its doesn't heat the jars any faster or hotter than the smallest boil possible. Slight boil is fine.
Thank you. I was wanting to start canning my tomatoes I’m growing. Last year I threw a lot away. My mom canned everything when I was growing up. I was always scars to😬. Your video makes me feel like I can. And I will😊 Thanks for answering the little questions. I needed it👍
After washing the jars and no dishwasher, place a holed pizza pan on your oven rack, and place the washed and rinsed jars open side against the pan, set oven for 300 degrees allow to come to temp for 5 min. and turn off oven jars are dry and sterile. Take out when needed they can be very hot use caution removing from oven, take appropriate action/precautions to prevent burns.
Ted, mason jar manufactures do not recommend heating jars in the oven. Don't take my word for it. Research for yourself. Go to their web sites and read, for yourself. BTW.... for wet canning there's no need to dry the jars. If the contents of the jars is to be processed more than 10 minutes, there's no need to "sterilize" jars either. It's relatively easy to simply heat the jars (I use a water bath canner - other suitable pots work, too), as instructed, in reputable canning guides/instructions. Again, please research it for yourself.
Hello Patrick..your a God send.Im pulling my hair out trying to can stuff like my manderin oranges and such...ITS NOT WORKING!!!!! Have thrown so much food away that I bought at store to see if i could can them...NOPE DIDNT WORK!!! So I just found your canning tomatoes video 101 and was glued to TV..had to watch couple times.I have 7 tomato plants 7ft tall and their going to all turn red at once I fear.Im growing my garden with about 70% good...This is my first time growing a small garden and having two little hens for eggs...So when SHTF I will have some food in cans and in jars...Thank You so much and your wife for the lesson on tomatoes 🍅!!!!!
I’m looking to start doing this. This was very good and entertaining too! Thanks! Do you ever want one of those mills? Can you show us a video of what you do when you use the jar to make sauce?
nice simple. i used old pickle jars, did the canning thing stelized the best i could boiling everything, preserved them about two or three weeks in the fridge. couldnt believe how much tomotoes we actually consume. did the garden thing, cucumbers and three kinds of tomators. gave away a bunch, they just kept on producing. this year i am doing the bags of soil thing. about 7 gallons of soil home made with geo-mesh and hand loops instead of the 5 gallon pails which is a bit smallish but very moveable. out of twenty tomator and ten cucumber bags easily 100 jars this size. thank you and nice work everyone!
You do not have to sterilize the jars according to BALL. They recommend just washing with soap and water and then putting them into hot, but not boiling water. Same for the lids. If you use the dishwasher leave them in the dishwasher until you are ready to pack them. The reason for heating them is to reduce the thermal shock to the jar so it won't break.
+tnsoftailrider Okay, thermal shock, now that makes sense. I kept on wondering why everyone was 'sanitizing' their jars by pre-boiling them. It isn't like there is any living bacteria on a bone dry mason jar.
tnsoftailrider My Mama always told me if you put a jar on metal or metal in them, glass won’t break,, I use a cooking sheet to place the jars on when filling with hot liquid, I knew a lädt that put a butter knife in the jars when she filled them, same results, thanks for sharing!
I dunno about that bro. USDA says you need to sterilize the jars (they require it for professional, commercial scale canning operations). Personally I would either boil my jars as the lady did here or I would put them in a hot oven (350F) for about an hour. The USDA has a home canning recommendation and they say sterilize jars for 10 minutes by boiling them. Link: nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_01/sterile_jars.html
Thanks for video. This is my first time doing tis. My mother always did it. She new how much myself and her granddaughter loved them. So now is my turn to pick up where she left off at. I always watched but really never got into doing it. This has been a big help. Tomorrow starts the new day of canning tomatoes.
Awesome video, Patrick! 50lbs of killer looking tomatoes, chit chat and an awesome lesson in how to pack them the right where as demonstrated by the experts! Nice!
This is such a great video. It's easy to tell ya'll are married, when we get to the slight simmer / rolling boil part! Ya'll make this canning stuff fun!
When you were quartering the tomatoes did you add any water or anything?It seems that there was liquid,probably from the tomatoes though.Thanks for vid!
No additional water. The tomatoes were juicy and provided all the liquid needed. If the tomatoes you get aren't juicy, which they should be, add enough water to cover them. :+). Hope this helps you. Let me know how tour's turn out. Post some pics over on our Facebook page. You'll be helping more people than you know. Always, Patrick. ;-)
You're welcome! :-). Fancy gadgets work no better than the cheap ones. Great point! :+). Would love to see your finished product if you care to post some photos on my Facebook page. ;) Patrick
Brenda Depoortere I am looking into learning canning for the first time and I saw a few videos and prior to this one and was like damn....I wonder how much a pressure cooker costs??? But this lady did it old school and I intend on being as cost effective as possible so thank you Patrick Barton and "Super women"!
NO, NO, NO!! Fresh lemon juice is *not* recommended because of no guarantee on the acidity. When using lemon juice in place of Citric Acid, it *must be bottled & labeled 5% acidity.* This rule is according to the National Center for Home Food Preservation and the USDA!
we're using a tradition thats been used for decades. before citric acid was even available. we're from the south girl. our folks and their folks and their folks have done it this way forever. you're reading a book. come on...
+Mary Claps Ah!!! Mary its really easy. There is labor involved but the process is really simple. Let me know if you can this year. I'd love you to share your photos on my Facebook pag . And even if you don't can, join me on Facebook any way ok? ;-). m.facebook.com/patrickbartonsfood Thanks so much! At Your Service, Pat B.
I think your video was really great. Thank you. Have you ever thought about getting a camping flame to sterilize your jars and lids? All you'd need to do is flame around the inside the jar for between 5-7 seconds, place it directly beside the flame (as close as you can place it to the flame) while you quickly flame around the underside of the lid (2 seconds), then place the lid on the jar to maintain the sterility. This is how we do it in the biotec industry and it's easier, quicker, cheaper and more effective (since you are heating the jars to above 100 Celsius).
I wouldn't add the citrus acid because the tomatoes have plenty of acid and to much acid can cause blisters in the mouth and stomach! But a great video!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Patrick We Loved This Video....this is us when we can.......It can take down a marriage or at least cause a fight. You guys are terrific, funny, entertaining...Keep up the good work. We subscribed.
well, we are actually divorced now. so your comment was so spot on. but not because of the canning. :) this was a good time in our marriage. we are still friends and will always love each other. i really appreciate your comment and subscription. ❤❤❤ you are the best. always yours, patbartonsfood.com
Thanks for making the video. I used to get scarce when canning was going to happen because Mama would make me wash the jars because my arms were little. So not choosing a wife willing to learn, she's gone 39 years later and I am gonna can tomatoes today. She turned the jars upside down on the oven rack to sterilize them as well as the fact they dried quicker.
@@PatrickBarton they are sealed. I dozed off for a bit too long while boiling them. Almost blew the tops. I have questions 1. Were the jars too full or I boiled them too long? 2. Maybe a combination of both? 3. Did I tighten the rings too tight?
If the lids sealed you should be good. Some trains of thought suggest sanitizing the lids isnt necessary if you boil the tomatoes in the jars with lids on for 10 minutes before removing from the water bath.
@@PatrickBarton I boiled the lids in a separate pan before using them and the tomatoes boiled for more than an hour. I don't think dozing off in the recliner was a good idea. Next time I will stay on my feet. The lids don't look good with the kinks in them but look much better than when I took them out of the water. Thanks for everything; I will do better on my next batch.
The tomatoes cooked a bit long. LoL. You really just want to drop them in boiling water for 30 seconds just to loosen the skin. You want that fresh summer essence when you go to open their can for the first time. We all have those days when things dont go exactly as planned. Im sure your next batch will be AMAZING!😊
I love the fact that they are NON-GMO tomatoes. Watching this vid made me want to can veggies from my garden. I usually freeze them in freezer bags because they all get eaten before Spring even arrives.
folks love to argue that there are no GMO tomatoes out there. its utter insanity. I've never been able to grow a tomato that would last for weeks and not rot. these were picked 2 days before and were already beginning to decompose. folks quibble over heirloom and hybrids. that's fine. I wonder if they've ever grown either. the garbage in the grocery stores are beyond hybrid. they're totally manipulated to last weeks and weeks. they're tasteless and bland. sometimes its like people like in an absolute haze? I'm marvel at the self righteous ignorance they're so proud to defend because they read an article in a magazine or heard a prepackaged prepaid advertisement on the news from big agri tauting their modified crops as safe. there's a reason. other countries reject it. there's a reason cancer is at epidemic levels here in the US as opposed to other countries. I'm sorry I blew up like this. I hope you didn't think it was towards you. its not. not at all. if certain aspects of our society told people $#1t was good for you, I guarantee you these GMO disbelievers would pay a premium to for it and "not think twice" about it.
I'm with you on the freezing. it's a great idea for veggies that go rather quickly. this was 50 pounds of tomatoes and I could have eaten them all in 3 months by myself if we didn't ration them. LoL. I soooo appreciate your comment and subscription. you make this so worthwhile!! Patrick b.
Not at all, Patrick. I completely understand. I get into stupid "discussions" with the people I live with because they are stuck in the delusion that there is nothing wrong with the food. America has been declared the fattest and sickest country in the world. Modified food (according to the research I've done) is a big part of the reason.
In the last 4 years (especially this past year), I have completely rearranged my diet: No fast food, no processed food (boxed food, instant meals, instant food. powdered food, etc), no soda, no modified anything (that includes corn and soy anything in the ingredients). Since I have done this I have never looked or felt better in my life. I look and feel better at 42 than I did at 22. I don't get headaches, stomach aches, or even ill. (although being out in the sun working makes me ill, heat-related).
+virkevan2006 OMG!!! Me too. Join me on Facebook at m.facebook.com/patrickbartonsfood I'll add you to my personal friends list. I've gone from a 36" waist to a 32" waist just by eating from scratch and drinking well water. I'm 43!!! ;-)
Thank you very my mother would never let us can because the pressure cookers lids sometimes blew off I've always wanted to do this but never have learned it. It seemed very hard but you make it look easy thank you I'm going to try
@@PatrickBarton they turned out great!!!! Thank you guys so much for your tips!!! I’m ready to do more haha!!! You m so excited and your video was so easy, I really like coring them 1st like you did.
great video. thank you so much for the easy straight forward explanation. I had never seen do not touch the rim or inside the jar and I have been watching several videos.
I'm gonna give it a try as soon as my next crop of 'maters ripens! Thanks again for the info! Don't get caught up in all the internet trolls! The ones of us that really want info appreciate you!!!
Thanks for this video. I've never canned before but always wanted to learn how. Your video teaches a newbie everything in the best possible way, like being in the kitchen with you and learning step by step. I didn't get enough tomatoes this year because the weather didn't cooperate, so hopefully next year, I can try or hit the farmer's market. Just gonna save your video to my favorites and try next year. Be blessed!!
Thank you for your kind words. You'll never know what a gift they are for me to read. Truly! I'm always glad to help in any way if I can. May GOD bless you and keep you. At your service. ;-) Pat B.
Great Video! Ignore the bashers people are rude. As for the GMO comment he said NON GMO and he was correct in his language. It means natural/no pesticides.
Glad this video helped Vida. I'm sure it will be like riding a bicycle for you, once your learn its hard to forget. ;-). Let me know how your tomatoes come out ok? If you could, join me on Facebook and post some photos of your finished product. I'd love to see them. Feel free to share this video on any social media outlets you have. it would sure help me out...... At Your Service, pat B.
You can taste the love too!!! Its a labor of love. there is such a grand satisfaction when you're done. ;-). thanks for the comment. feel free to share the video on your social media for your friends. at your service., patrick
Very helpful for a newbie like me, but it raised as many questions as it answered. How do I core tomatoes? What is a "rolling boil", etc. Still, I appreciate the video. I'm sure I can search out the answers to my questions on the google. :)
I've got a Facebook page linked to this channel. I'd so love to see some photos of your canning if you're able. No canning for me this year sadly. I need to see something freshly canned. I miss it.
Great info! Just what I needed today with my tomatoes rapidly ripening in this heat! First time canner, had my indoctrination by fire making tons of plum jam last week! Thanks so much!
Patrick Barton If I may say so myself - it really is. I’m really happy with all of my first canning projects - Jam, Quartered Plums, Tomatoes, Cucumber pickles, Marinara sauce, and today I made Salsa! Every jar popped! I giggled ever time I heard that pop! My daughter says it’s “The Sound of Victory!”
Finally a video that didn’t overwhelm and confuse the crap out of me. Thank you
Okay. Been canning tomatoes since the 1970s and a couple of things. I know it's recommended to add the citric acid ... never did it. Tomatoes have a lot of acid. Also, once the tomatoes are packed in the Mason jars, I take a sterile butter knife and incert it in the jar, moving it slightly around the inner circumference to allow air bubbles to escape. Last; fill the jar leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the top of the tomatoes and the lid of the jar. A couple more tidbits of advice, if you're using non-GMO, organic tomatoes, I wouldn't use any vessels made of plastic or aluminum. Acid increases the leaching of chemicals out of the plastic and if you use aluminum pots, they tend to create a metallic taste to any acid foods.
I thought they only recommended adding acid if they were hybrids. Heirloom tomatoes have higher acidity and do not require added acid.
Well, that's interesting. I didn't know that but, then again, I only can heirlooms.
Good afternoon Johnny, I am using tomato's bought from the local farm, beefsteaks. I am making a marinara with them and then I want to can them. Do I still need to add the Ball preservative, the citric acid, as I am afraid that it was alter the flavor and taste of my sauce, that was mentioned in the video?
My mother canned tomatoes for 60 years in Italy and the US. She never added citric acid regardless of the tomatoes she picked in her garden or at a local farm. No one ever got sick. This added acid is total bologna. Rarely are tomatoes higher than 4.6 ph. That's considered acceptable.
James, I'm so sorry, I am only just now seeing this. Actually, this is the first year I've used any acid in my canning, along with pressure canning them, and I did so by using 1TBL of lemon juice and 1TBL of vinegar. I did this because I used quite a variety in my canning, including low-acid yellow. I've already had the occasion to try them and, no, I didn't notice anything other than incredible tomato taste. I've never used the Ball or any other preservative and I've never really even researched to see what these preservatives contain. Again, sorry for the late response. I wasn't notified that your message was left.
You were a life saver. I’ve only bottled/canned with my mum and unfortunately she has passed away and I have no family over here in Indy. Your tutorial was so helpful and uncomplicated. Thanks again 😀
It's difficult when you lose your mama. I'm so glad this video was helpful for you. It literally started out as a joke video for us.
The way things are going, we all best take some refresher chores in self preservation.. Thanks P.B.
Yup
I’m already on it. I have food, water, and guns with plenty of ammo.
I keep my bug out bag loaded and ready to go.
I can survive back in these caves and hollers for years, and give em one hell of a firefight if the ungodly crooks try to pull me out.
@@sawmillcountry do you have a UA-cam channel on what to do and what to bag up. Never thought I would have to learn this stuff but it’s getting worse
Yes, that’s exactly what I’m doing
@@sawmillcountry love it !
I'm someone who is canning for the first time and you guys really explained the process very simple and easy for me to follow
I do mine the easiest way, which is cook the tomatoes in a big pot on top of the stove & pour the cooked tomatoes into sanitized jars taken from the dishwasher still warm. I don’t use citric acid or lemon juice, just salt. My mama & I did it until she was 90 years old & always came out delicious & sealed properly. I put the lids & rings on the stove & bring to a boil to kill bacteria also. Great video. GA & TN tomatoes are delicious. 😋
How much salt do you recommend
Since you didnt get a reply Mama just put a little in after she got them in the jars.
I think if you have a pint she used the little baby food spoon to dip a little salt and dumped it on top of the tomatoes.
Interesting 🤔
I cook my tomatoes too. When the foam rises to the top, I cook until the foam pretty much disappears. Then I just pour tomatoes in hot sterilized jars, seal them and let them rest til they pop and create that vacuum.
@@Meatdaddy58 do you peel them
Theres nothing like watchn' sutherners canning tomatoes, Irish music playing and the dog licking the water off the tote. I am from Georgia Myself.
This is a common practice all over the nation, not just southern. The amish still do the most canning. But, yeah love the accent. We buy Georgia peaches and can them. Best peaches ever!😋
Canning tomatoes for the first time. Thank you!. Great video.
I usually take the seeds out before adding them to the jars. Besides adding salt I also add fresh basil. Great video thank you.
So I can't have a lot of sodium. Does canning with just vinegar and water work as good. Also first year of canning
@@kailaquinley9164 I've only read about canning so far, but from what I've read: 1) vinegar is added to raise the acid level for preservation, but can cause an off taste, so lemon juice or citric acid is a better acidifier; 2) salt is optional and is there for the flavor, so you can just leave it out.
I only take the seeds out when making juice.
john2510 Salt is for preserving & taste. Vinegar is only used for canning pickles & green beans where I come from.
Antoinette Giacci yes
I've watched the video five times and I think I got it...I followed each and every age to the letter...now will be the moment of truth when I take them out the pot....now I didn't have one of those fancy pots with the cradle, but I did the best I could...thanks for all the helpful info...
Let me know how they turn out ok? Thank you so much for the correspondence!🙂
Canning my garden tomatoes is my happy time every summer and watching y’all can was fun and I do everything that y’all said. Thanks so much!
Thank you as well. Its always a happy time canning. The day has a very positive energy.❤
Thank you for the video. My husband and I just bought a farm and have a lot of tomatoes just starting to ripen. We want to preserve them for the next year by canning them but this will be our first time ever attempting it. I remember as a child my grandmother canning so many things but unfortunately this skill and knowledge was never passed down to me. This is why I have turned to UA-cam and all the creative people who make these videos. I want to tap into the skills and knowledge that they have used in their families, sometimes for generations and incorporate it into our new life on the farm and pass that information down to my daughters and their families. So thank you again. Happy Canning from Tammie at Old Maple Farm in the pacific northwest.
I usually freeze my tomatoes, today I will be putting your video to the test....first time doing this.....thanks you both....great job superwoman!!!!
Thank you! I hope they turn out great for you. Canned tomatoes have a much better taste than frozen.
I JUST ordered a pressure canner (that apparently can double as a water bath canner). I'm so excited/scared!!!!!
I learned to can due to the pandemic. I love it! I wish I had learned to do it earlier in life. But we are never too old to learn!
Perfect video for beginners. I've been wanting to do this for a while, and finally have my tomatoes growing.
Thanks!
Keep me posted Mark. Feel free to post your pics and progress over on the facebook page! I would love that!!!
Good video! There are 2 points that are super important though, 1. You need to debubble those full jars and 2. You need to always wipe the rims of the jars with a cloth with white vinegar on it before putting any lid on it after you fill it so it will seal properly. Also tell the people that you are using canning salt so they don't think table salt is ok. Thank you for making this video without a bunch of hoopla though.
I would like to add a couple of things that were not spoken, but I'm sure you did. 1. The jars need to be put on a towel, not directly on the counter. 2. The rims of the jars need to be wiped down before the lids are placed on the jar. This removes any debris to assure a good seal. 3. Jars need to sit, undisturbed, for 24 hours. I enjoyed this video. Thank you for your efforts.
Thanks for the added info! :-).
Patrick
Do you have to add water inside the jar?
Kim, I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Jars should be full of tomatoes up to about where the threads for the screw on rim are. That's called head space. A good (excellent) resource on YT is Linda's Pantry if you want to learn to can.
I bet you're right! LOL Yes, add water to fill the jar to the appropriate level. Head space is needed for possible expansion, but too much air invites germs.
Plz somebody reply me
Do we have to remove the seeds
You guys are so cute! I love being in the kitchen with my husband! Thank you for this helpful video!
The pressure doesn't "redistribute" itself. Here's what's going on:
The water expands with heat and it pushes the air out of the jar. Those us why you don't tighten the lid too much before.
When you take the jar out, the water in the jar cools down, and it contracts and occupies less space. This reduction in space causes the lid to get sucked in and that's why the lid "pops down". There is no redistribution of pressure or even equalization of pressure. That's why the lid is difficult to remove: the pressure in the jar is much lower than the atmosphere.
Best Video with Info I've found! Thanks!
Such kind words. It's a super simple process. Don't make it into something it's really not.
Childhood memories right here every year my dad and mom would grow a giant garden and every year we would make tomatoes,tomato soup,vegetable soup anything that could be put in a can/glass jar whatever you want to call it but we did it to the truth I kind of miss getting up before anyone else would think of start preparing for the day of canning vegetables in a water-bath canner on a wood fire most people would say I'm crazy but I'd give anything to go back and spend at least one day of canning vegetables in glass jars.
Best comment ever!! Thank you. I miss those old days as well....
Its been a year since you commented. I was wondering if you had gotten to can, even if you used the stove instead of the fire.
If I do much canning there will be a gas stove on the back porch.
I need one anyway I like to cook fish and cabbage outside the house smells better and these Mississippi summers are plenty warm enough without fire in the house.
When I was a kid without an air conditioner it was hot in the house when Mama was canning.
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Sadly no but due to the covid-19 outbreak all I've been doing is driving a truck and delivering medical supplies so at least I've been keeping busy.
@@mattsprayberry0 i tried a batch, just three jars. They came out okay for my first time alone. I'm learning I thought a wife would take care of things like this, sadly now she's gone 39 years later I'm wanting to go back to the old ways. She can still go to the grocery and get her some with the alimony check I give her each month. A man can't put a price on peace.
Maybe soon you will get an opportunity to keep the traditions alive. I'm thinking that the virus is totally overrated but make money while you can. Fixed income is just that. Fixed with the dollar buying less and the bills getting larger. I'm going to be handing out buggies and masks at WalMart soon if I don't sell something LMAO
Thank you so much.. my friend who's mom canned all during the depression is very excited we found your video he is reminiscing on his mom's canning technique's....
Such a sweet memory!! 💞
My first time canning tomatoes, good crop this year, very helpful, I'll give 'ear a go! -From Missouri
Wonderful!!! You are going to do a great job!
I'm a beginner. I love this video! So easy and thorough! Great job!
Love the Irish music in the background ☘️
Thank you so much!!💞
Me too!
I can more tomatoes than anything, this year I tried canning salsa and we loved it!! I have a Victora Saucer that helps me out and saves so much time when I am making juice or sause.
Bush Girl Karen so wonderful to hear. Have a Merry Christmas!😊
Nice video...narration is sweet and funny...music is charming....very informative. Well done. Thanks for sharing!
Nice Tutorial. Thank you for showing us the proper citric acid (lemon juice) + water bath method.
Definitely going to give this a try ☺️ my fiancé and I will be growing a garden this year, planning to have many tomatoes 😁 Thankyou so much
Yall are going do to wonderful things together. Thank you for the comment
I found your canning video last year for my first-time canning. It worked perfectly. Watched it again for a refresher! Thanks for sharing !!
Thanks. Just what I needed to give this a try for the first time. I'll be trying a small batch first though as I don't have all the exact pieces of equipment you have but can adapt.
Yay! Good luck
Awesome video! Just bought a house and planted a garden for the first time. My tomatoes are almost ready and I can’t wait to try canning them !
Very informative for a first timer! Thanks!
Thank you Crysta!!! 😗
thank you! its my first time, I am going to someone's home to do my tomatoes. She knows what she is doing, but I dont. So now I have an idea what to expect tomorrow.
Wonderful!!!
Awesome 😎
Water boils at 212. If its a rolling boil its just evaporating faster. Its doesn't heat the jars any faster or hotter than the smallest boil possible. Slight boil is fine.
This isn't a thermodynamics test lol it's a description of process lol. Not a lot of people worried about phase changes hahahahaha
Thank you. I was wanting to start canning my tomatoes I’m growing. Last year I threw a lot away. My mom canned everything when I was growing up. I was always scars to😬. Your video makes me feel like I can. And I will😊 Thanks for answering the little questions. I needed it👍
You'll do a wonderful job. Keep the knowledge alive!
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After washing the jars and no dishwasher, place a holed pizza pan on your oven rack, and place the washed and rinsed jars open side against the pan, set oven for 300 degrees allow to come to temp for 5 min. and turn off oven jars are dry and sterile. Take out when needed they can be very hot use caution removing from oven, take appropriate action/precautions to prevent burns.
Awesome tip!!!! Easier too. Thank you!
Ted, mason jar manufactures do not recommend heating jars in the oven. Don't take my word for it. Research for yourself. Go to their web sites and read, for yourself. BTW.... for wet canning there's no need to dry the jars. If the contents of the jars is to be processed more than 10 minutes, there's no need to "sterilize" jars either. It's relatively easy to simply heat the jars (I use a water bath canner - other suitable pots work, too), as instructed, in reputable canning guides/instructions. Again, please research it for yourself.
Hello Patrick..your a God send.Im pulling my hair out trying to can stuff like my manderin oranges and such...ITS NOT WORKING!!!!! Have thrown so much food away that I bought at store to see if i could can them...NOPE DIDNT WORK!!! So I just found your canning tomatoes video 101 and was glued to TV..had to watch couple times.I have 7 tomato plants 7ft tall and their going to all turn red at once I fear.Im growing my garden with about 70% good...This is my first time growing a small garden and having two little hens for eggs...So when SHTF I will have some food in cans and in jars...Thank You so much and your wife for the lesson on tomatoes 🍅!!!!!
Having working in a cannery, I get a chuckle out of your "technical terms".
Good video though
Watching this from County Meath in Ireland. I appreciate the technique and music 😊
Love that music! Greetings from southwest Georgia United States.
Good video. One tip.never put cold jars in boiling water.
Very good video. Going to try this tonight with about 30 lbs of tomatoes
Wonderful!!!
I’m looking to start doing this. This was very good and entertaining too! Thanks!
Do you ever want one of those mills? Can you show us a video of what you do when you use the jar to make sauce?
nice simple. i used old pickle jars, did the canning thing stelized the best i could boiling everything, preserved them about two or three weeks in the fridge. couldnt believe how much tomotoes we actually consume. did the garden thing, cucumbers and three kinds of tomators. gave away a bunch, they just kept on producing.
this year i am doing the bags of soil thing. about 7 gallons of soil home made with geo-mesh and hand loops instead of the 5 gallon pails which is a bit smallish but very moveable. out of twenty tomator and ten cucumber bags easily 100 jars this size.
thank you and nice work everyone!
Ok. I’m diving in. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Smile 😊
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. THE MUSIC WAS VERY DISTRACTING, BUT YOU ANSWERED SEVERAL QUESTIONS I HAD ABOUT CANNING TOMATOES. THANKS
im sorry about the music. i was new to youtube still and hadnt developed a format that worked well.
thank you for the comment. :)
You do not have to sterilize the jars according to BALL. They recommend just washing with soap and water and then putting them into hot, but not boiling water. Same for the lids. If you use the dishwasher leave them in the dishwasher until you are ready to pack them. The reason for heating them is to reduce the thermal shock to the jar so it won't break.
Thank you for the added info. Very appreciated! :)
Pat
+tnsoftailrider Okay, thermal shock, now that makes sense. I kept on wondering why everyone was 'sanitizing' their jars by pre-boiling them. It isn't like there is any living bacteria on a bone dry mason jar.
+Clint R you guys do it the way you want. keep trusting that there are no bacterial on the jar lids. LoL. you make the rest of us laugh.
tnsoftailrider My Mama always told me if you put a jar on metal or metal in them, glass won’t break,, I use a cooking sheet to place the jars on when filling with hot liquid, I knew a lädt that put a butter knife in the jars when she filled them, same results, thanks for sharing!
I dunno about that bro. USDA says you need to sterilize the jars (they require it for professional, commercial scale canning operations). Personally I would either boil my jars as the lady did here or I would put them in a hot oven (350F) for about an hour. The USDA has a home canning recommendation and they say sterilize jars for 10 minutes by boiling them. Link: nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_01/sterile_jars.html
Thanks for video. This is my first time doing tis. My mother always did it. She new how much myself and her granddaughter loved them. So now is my turn to pick up where she left off at. I always watched but really never got into doing it. This has been a big help. Tomorrow starts the new day of canning tomatoes.
whats a dish-washer? lol thankyou so much for your knowledge .. she is a superwoman. thankyou
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Awesome video, Patrick! 50lbs of killer looking tomatoes, chit chat and an awesome lesson in how to pack them the right where as demonstrated by the experts! Nice!
she is so annoyed with him, "piss off would ya!" hahahahahahahah
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This is such a great video. It's easy to tell ya'll are married, when we get to the slight simmer / rolling boil part! Ya'll make this canning stuff fun!
Thank you so much John! :-)
Thanks.. This was helpful!
cheers
Ps- I like the music:)
+Nomie Fishman-Fairbrother thank you Nomie!!! :-D
Pat B.
+Nomie Fishman-Fairbrother
Your lips look soothing ;)
First time thinking about canning appreciate your video!!
When you were quartering the tomatoes did you add any water or anything?It seems that there was liquid,probably from the tomatoes though.Thanks for vid!
No additional water. The tomatoes were juicy and provided all the liquid needed. If the tomatoes you get aren't juicy, which they should be, add enough water to cover them. :+). Hope this helps you. Let me know how tour's turn out. Post some pics over on our Facebook page. You'll be helping more people than you know.
Always,
Patrick. ;-)
Thanks for making it easy to follow and for reminding me I don't need a lot of fancy, expensive equipment.
You're welcome! :-). Fancy gadgets work no better than the cheap ones. Great point! :+). Would love to see your finished product if you care to post some photos on my Facebook page. ;)
Patrick
Brenda Depoortere I am looking into learning canning for the first time and I saw a few videos and prior to this one and was like damn....I wonder how much a pressure cooker costs??? But this lady did it old school and I intend on being as cost effective as possible so thank you Patrick Barton and "Super women"!
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Came here since there is no canned food in groceries due to corona virus
Yes it's a real mess right now. I think if we get our freedoms back, there will be a lot more preppers out here
Patrick Barton 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Thank you Coronavirus for learning how to survive on our own ;-) and so thank you to you ! ;-)
@@MarionWorldwide lol. We should all feel like this these days. I'm learning some new skills myself
Fantastic simple video thank u
NO, NO, NO!! Fresh lemon juice is *not* recommended because of no guarantee on the acidity. When using lemon juice in place of Citric Acid, it *must be bottled & labeled 5% acidity.* This rule is according to the National Center for Home Food Preservation and the USDA!
we're using a tradition thats been used for decades. before citric acid was even available. we're from the south girl. our folks and their folks and their folks have done it this way forever. you're reading a book. come on...
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I never canned anything before. I learned alot. Thanks so much. Good video. Very, very informative.
+Mary Claps Ah!!! Mary its really easy. There is labor involved but the process is really simple. Let me know if you can this year. I'd love you to share your photos on my Facebook pag . And even if you don't can, join me on Facebook any way ok? ;-).
m.facebook.com/patrickbartonsfood
Thanks so much!
At Your Service,
Pat B.
Was going to touch on the tightening of the lids and fill amount to top but another post has that info. Great video guys.
I think your video was really great. Thank you. Have you ever thought about getting a camping flame to sterilize your jars and lids? All you'd need to do is flame around the inside the jar for between 5-7 seconds, place it directly beside the flame (as close as you can place it to the flame) while you quickly flame around the underside of the lid (2 seconds), then place the lid on the jar to maintain the sterility. This is how we do it in the biotec industry and it's easier, quicker, cheaper and more effective (since you are heating the jars to above 100 Celsius).
Well done video. Very informative. I've been freezing tomatoes, but this method will save freezer space.
More nutrition with the frozen tomatoes.
Thanks for this. I'm the one that has never canned anything, so I needed all the help I could get.
Wow one of the best videos I have watched as a newbie .... thank you. Well done
this is our first time canning tomatoes...thank you so much for the step by step! wish us luck :)
Good luck!! You are going to do a fantastic job!😊
I wouldn't add the citrus acid because the tomatoes have plenty of acid and to much acid can cause blisters in the mouth and stomach! But a great video!!! Thanks for sharing!!
In 70 years, my mama never used citric acid & hers turned out great.Just passed away at 91. I’m keeping the tradition.
This seems super easy! I’m going for it this year!! Thanks for the video 🍅
Thank you for going over these simple yet important rules...it will be my first time canning and appreciate your steps
I love that little magnet thingamajig that you used to pick up the lids with! I need to buy one of those...
Great little gadget! :-)
I want one to
Patrick We Loved This Video....this is us when we can.......It can take down a marriage or at least cause a fight. You guys are terrific, funny, entertaining...Keep up the good work. We subscribed.
well, we are actually divorced now. so your comment was so spot on. but not because of the canning. :) this was a good time in our marriage. we are still friends and will always love each other. i really appreciate your comment and subscription. ❤❤❤ you are the best.
always yours,
patbartonsfood.com
Thanks for this! I am new to canning and my parents have a TON of tomatoes from their back garden. Now they don't have to go to waste!
Wonderful! :).
Thanks for making the video.
I used to get scarce when canning was going to happen because Mama would make me wash the jars because my arms were little. So not choosing a wife willing to learn, she's gone 39 years later and I am gonna can tomatoes today.
She turned the jars upside down on the oven rack to sterilize them as well as the fact they dried quicker.
Im sure you are going to do a wonderful job. You know the basics. Let me know how you do.
@@PatrickBarton they are sealed. I dozed off for a bit too long while boiling them. Almost blew the tops.
I have questions
1. Were the jars too full or I boiled them too long?
2. Maybe a combination of both?
3. Did I tighten the rings too tight?
If the lids sealed you should be good. Some trains of thought suggest sanitizing the lids isnt necessary if you boil the tomatoes in the jars with lids on for 10 minutes before removing from the water bath.
@@PatrickBarton I boiled the lids in a separate pan before using them and the tomatoes boiled for more than an hour. I don't think dozing off in the recliner was a good idea. Next time I will stay on my feet. The lids don't look good with the kinks in them but look much better than when I took them out of the water. Thanks for everything; I will do better on my next batch.
The tomatoes cooked a bit long. LoL. You really just want to drop them in boiling water for 30 seconds just to loosen the skin. You want that fresh summer essence when you go to open their can for the first time.
We all have those days when things dont go exactly as planned. Im sure your next batch will be AMAZING!😊
I love the fact that they are NON-GMO tomatoes. Watching this vid made me want to can veggies from my garden. I usually freeze them in freezer bags because they all get eaten before Spring even arrives.
folks love to argue that there are no GMO tomatoes out there. its utter insanity. I've never been able to grow a tomato that would last for weeks and not rot. these were picked 2 days before and were already beginning to decompose. folks quibble over heirloom and hybrids. that's fine. I wonder if they've ever grown either. the garbage in the grocery stores are beyond hybrid. they're totally manipulated to last weeks and weeks. they're tasteless and bland. sometimes its like people like in an absolute haze? I'm marvel at the self righteous ignorance they're so proud to defend because they read an article in a magazine or heard a prepackaged prepaid advertisement on the news from big agri tauting their modified crops as safe. there's a reason. other countries reject it. there's a reason cancer is at epidemic levels here in the US as opposed to other countries.
I'm sorry I blew up like this. I hope you didn't think it was towards you. its not. not at all. if certain aspects of our society told people $#1t was good for you, I guarantee you these GMO disbelievers would pay a premium to for it and "not think twice" about it.
I'm with you on the freezing. it's a great idea for veggies that go rather quickly. this was 50 pounds of tomatoes and I could have eaten them all in 3 months by myself if we didn't ration them. LoL.
I soooo appreciate your comment and subscription. you make this so worthwhile!!
Patrick b.
Not at all, Patrick. I completely understand. I get into stupid "discussions" with the people I live with because they are stuck in the delusion that there is nothing wrong with the food. America has been declared the fattest and sickest country in the world. Modified food (according to the research I've done) is a big part of the reason.
In the last 4 years (especially this past year), I have completely rearranged my diet: No fast food, no processed food (boxed food, instant meals, instant food. powdered food, etc), no soda, no modified anything (that includes corn and soy anything in the ingredients). Since I have done this I have never looked or felt better in my life. I look and feel better at 42 than I did at 22. I don't get headaches, stomach aches, or even ill. (although being out in the sun working makes me ill, heat-related).
+virkevan2006 OMG!!! Me too. Join me on Facebook at m.facebook.com/patrickbartonsfood
I'll add you to my personal friends list. I've gone from a 36" waist to a 32" waist just by eating from scratch and drinking well water. I'm 43!!! ;-)
Wonderful technique.
Thanks a lot. I have learnt much from this video.
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Thank you for your video. I just followed it step by step for my first time canning tomatoes. Hoping for the best. !!
Thank you very my mother would never let us can because the pressure cookers lids sometimes blew off I've always wanted to do this but never have learned it. It seemed very hard but you make it look easy thank you I'm going to try
You can do it
I'm from Tifton, GA. I live in Ocilla, GA now just up the road. I bought some tomatoes today in Tifton to give a shot at canning them.
I'm planning on jarring up some tomatoes this year and your video is very informative. Thanks!
This year will be my first attempt. Thanks for the knowledge
Thanks for the simple directions 🥰. Wish me luck!! Excited to start canning!!
Best of luck. Let me know how you do.
@@PatrickBarton they turned out great!!!! Thank you guys so much for your tips!!! I’m ready to do more haha!!! You m so excited and your video was so easy, I really like coring them 1st like you did.
great video. thank you so much for the easy straight forward explanation. I had never seen do not touch the rim or inside the jar and I have been watching several videos.
Thank you! I am planning my first ever canning experience soon and this helps a lot!
Di Rork be confident. It's a basic concept. You re gong to do a great job.
Thank you for this video. It was my first time canning tomatoes. Turned out great! 🤗
I'm gonna give it a try as soon as my next crop of 'maters ripens! Thanks again for the info! Don't get caught up in all the internet trolls! The ones of us that really want info appreciate you!!!
I'm seasoned to those guys! LoL. Let me know how your tomatoes turn out. Ok? ;-)
Patrick
I did it!! I only did 3 pints of tomatoes but they look great! My first time!! Thanks for all the info guys!
Very helpful, I am a newbie , you instructions are spot on. Thank you 😊
Thank you sooo much! You are going to do great!
Perfect video for learners like me. Can't wait to try this in September when my tomatoes are ready. Thank you
You are welcome Ellen.🍻
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Thanks for this video. I've never canned before but always wanted to learn how. Your video teaches a newbie everything in the best possible way, like being in the kitchen with you and learning step by step. I didn't get enough tomatoes this year because the weather didn't cooperate, so hopefully next year, I can try or hit the farmer's market. Just gonna save your video to my favorites and try next year. Be blessed!!
Thank you for your kind words. You'll never know what a gift they are for me to read. Truly! I'm always glad to help in any way if I can. May GOD bless you and keep you.
At your service. ;-)
Pat B.
Great Video! Ignore the bashers people are rude. As for the GMO comment he said NON GMO and he was correct in his language. It means natural/no pesticides.
thank you. ;-)
Michelle Beauvais Non GMO means Non genetically modifid organics. it doesnt mean no pestisides unless they say it is.
ive looked at alot of tomatoe canning videos,and your seems to be the easiest so far.thanks....
You are very welcome. There is no use in making such a simple process difficult. ;-). Thank you for the great comment. :)
Patrick
First time canner here. I’m excited! Thank you for the video!
Ok. Thank you. I’m gonna try it soon! My tomatoes are actually growing & Im shocked! I need to preserve them fast.
Thank you for the refresher after a lot of years that I didn't can .
Glad this video helped Vida. I'm sure it will be like riding a bicycle for you, once your learn its hard to forget. ;-). Let me know how your tomatoes come out ok? If you could, join me on Facebook and post some photos of your finished product. I'd love to see them.
Feel free to share this video on any social media outlets you have. it would sure help me out......
At Your Service,
pat B.
This has been so helpful…so simple, just the way I like it! Thank you!!!
Great video. Doing this for the first time this year. Thank you for the information.
This is fascinating. I didn't know all this and now I do.
Lets me appreciate all the work that goes into the process.
There's lotta love in each jar.
You can taste the love too!!! Its a labor of love. there is such a grand satisfaction when you're done. ;-). thanks for the comment. feel free to share the video on your social media for your friends.
at your service.,
patrick
Very helpful for a newbie like me, but it raised as many questions as it answered. How do I core tomatoes? What is a "rolling boil", etc. Still, I appreciate the video. I'm sure I can search out the answers to my questions on the google. :)
Looks so pretty..I will be canning tomatoes tomorrow. Except , this time , I will be using my steam canner,,great invention..FDA approved , finally
I've got a Facebook page linked to this channel. I'd so love to see some photos of your canning if you're able. No canning for me this year sadly. I need to see something freshly canned. I miss it.
This is a very good canning video for beginners. THANKS SO MUCH !!!
Great info! Just what I needed today with my tomatoes rapidly ripening in this heat! First time canner, had my indoctrination by fire making tons of plum jam last week! Thanks so much!
Ill bet your jam is delicious! Thank you so much.
Patrick Barton
If I may say so myself - it really is. I’m really happy with all of my first canning projects - Jam, Quartered Plums, Tomatoes, Cucumber pickles, Marinara sauce, and today I made Salsa! Every jar popped! I giggled ever time I heard that pop! My daughter says it’s “The Sound of Victory!”
@@tootsla1252 its a beautiful sound isnt it? Youve had a busy day. So proud of you and your daughter.