Tomato Canning 101: From Roasted Tomatoes to Shelf-Stable Sauce

9/23/26 6pm-8pm 

$65/ticket.  Ticket is per person. 

 

In this hands on workshop, we’ll explore:

• How to prepare fresh tomatoes for sauce and canning
• Tomato varieties and Roasting tomatoes to develop flavor and simplify preparation
• The basics of water-bath canning
• Proper jar preparation, filling, sealing, and processing
• Why acidity, processing time, temperature, and headspace matter
• Common canning mistakes and how to avoid them
• How to recognize and prevent food-safety hazards
• How to use tested recipes and reliable canning resources at home
• What makes a canning method safe—and why it’s important not to improvise when it comes to processing times and acidity
• Our safety guidelines and tomato-sauce method will be based on recommendations from the National Center for Home Food Preservation and USDA-supported home-canning guidance.
• Alongside those tested guidelines, I’ll share what I’ve learned through years of preserving our own tomato sauce as a homesteading family—including the practical details that make the process feel approachable and doable in a home kitchen.

This is not just a demonstration: you’ll be part of making the sauce. We’ll work through different stages of the process together so you can see, smell, taste, and understand each stage from tomato to jar.

Each participant will be given a small jar of the finished tomato sauce to take home and a booklet with instructions, a supply list, and basic recipes to use at home.

Light snacks will be provided.

Whether you have a garden overflowing with tomatoes or simply want to learn how to preserve seasonal food for your family, this class is a welcoming place to begin. Come learn the skills, understand the safety, and leave feeling confident about bringing a little more of the harvest into your pantry.

We hope to see you there!

3618 Eckhardt Rd 

Hamburg, Ny 14075

You will see a blue mailbox and brick garage at the beginning of the driveway. 

* workshop will start promptly at the house, which is to the right after you pass the gardens. All supplies are included. BYOB

Please Venmo @GreeneAcres3618 the proper amount per person in your group. make your note says "canning"

Venmo and registration form must be recieved by 9/20 in order to attend. * If we do not meet our quota on ticket sales, the workshop will be cancelled and your money will be refunded. *no refunds otherwise.  Thank you 

Farm Liability Waiver

 

I understand that visiting a working farm involves inherent risks, including but not limited to interactions with animals, uneven ground, outdoor activities, farm equipment, weather conditions, and other potential hazards.

By registering for Tomato canning, I acknowledge and accept all risks associated with participation for myself and all minors in my care.

I agree to release and hold harmless Greene Acres Family Farm, its owners, staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, injuries, damages, or losses that may arise from participation in farm activities.

I understand that children must be supervised by an adult at all times. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE ELECTRIC FENCES ON AT ALL TIMES IN THE HORSE PASTURE. 

By checking this box and submitting this form, I confirm that I have read and agree to this liability waiver on behalf of myself and all members of my party.