12 Steps to Canning Stewed Tomatoes

Step 8, Fill Jars

As soon as the pot has boiled for 10 minutes we pour them into jars leaving a 1/2 inch head space. I suggest using hot jars to prevent the glass from cracking. We put the jars top side down in a shallow pan with about an inch of water in it and bring the water to a boil. Using the jar funnel helps to get the tomatoes into the jar with a minimum of spilling.