Prepare Tomatoes

What happens here

The presenter instructs to wash tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water, removing any dirt or debris. He also advises inspecting each tomato and cutting out any bad spots or cores with a sharp paring knife. He notes that "ugly" tomatoes can be used for juice or soup, while "pretty" ones are reserved for canning. He mentions picking tomatoes when they first start to show color and letting them ripen further on the counter, ideally next to already ripe tomatoes to speed up the process.

Goal: Clean and inspect tomatoes for canning