7 Types of Canned Tomatoes and How to Use Them

7 Types of Canned Tomatoes and How to Use Them

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes7 Types of Canned Tomatoes and How to Use Them

Everything you want to know about canned tomatoes!

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How to Buy and Cook with Canned Tomato Products

We’re cooking from the pantry more than ever now which means we’re trying to keep it stocked with staples. And canned tomatoes? Definitely a staple! So many recipes—chili meatballs Indian butter chicken Mexican lasagna—call for a can of tomatoes.

But what kind of can? Depending on the recipe you might be asked for crushed diced whole peeled… the list goes on! So what’s the difference between all these different types of canned tomatoes? And can you swap a can of crushed tomatoes for a can of diced tomatoes? Or maybe your local grocery store has been cleared of all but the stewed variety. You’ve never bought stewed tomatoes. What are stewed tomatoes?!

We have the answers friends and can guide you on your canned tomato journey!