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* 1 lb fresh tomatoes = 1 14.5-oz can of drained diced tomatoes + 1 T of drained juice | * 1 lb fresh tomatoes = 1 14.5-oz can of drained diced tomatoes + 1 T of drained juice | ||
* 28-oz can of diced tomatoes = 2-1/2 cups of drained tomato solids | * 28-oz can of diced tomatoes = 2-1/2 cups of drained tomato solids | ||
* 28-oz can of whole tomatoes = 1-3/4 cups of drained tomato solids | * 28-oz can of whole tomatoes = 1-3/4 cups of drained tomato solids | ||
Calcium chloride [https://food52.com/blog/19078-before-you-reach-for-a-can-of-diced-tomatoes-consider-this often added] to canned diced tomatoes helps tomatoes retain structure, so better to use whole tomatoes when making sauce. | |||
== San Marzano tomatoes == | == San Marzano tomatoes == | ||
Revision as of 15:37, 9 July 2019
From Cooks Illustrated (may need an account to view this article):
- 1 lb fresh tomatoes = 1 14.5-oz can of drained diced tomatoes + 1 T of drained juice
- 28-oz can of diced tomatoes = 2-1/2 cups of drained tomato solids
- 28-oz can of whole tomatoes = 1-3/4 cups of drained tomato solids
Calcium chloride often added to canned diced tomatoes helps tomatoes retain structure, so better to use whole tomatoes when making sauce.
San Marzano tomatoes
- A type of plum tomato grown near Naples, Italy -- supposedly in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius
- Canned Marzanos grown in Italy in compliance with Italian law will have the EU "DOP" emblem on the label.
- Read the label carefully and look for the EU "DOP" (Denominazione d'Origine Protetta) emblem; even tomatoes labeled as "San Marzanos" may not be the real deal.
- Brands of canned San Marzano tomatoes include LaValle, Francesconi, La Bella, Coluccio, Sclafani, Cento, Cirio, and Vanita.
- Apparently, Food & Wine magazine named LaValle San Marzanos the best in a taste test.
