Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Ingredients

• 10 blemish-free medium basil leaves, washed and dried
• 5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 5 pounds tomatoes, ripe but still firm

For sanitizing the jars and lids: Wash the jars, lids, and bands in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. Dry the lids and bands and set aside. Place the jars in a boiling water canner or a 15- to 20-quart pot fitted with a canning rack and a lid. Fill the pot with water and bring to a boil over me...

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