I’ve been using Muir Glen for almost 18 years. I like the quality and the fact that their organic.
I use them primarily for marinara.
Can 20-30 lbs a year on my own. They are the best (and organic)
Don’t have anywhere I can grow tomatoes. Not enough sunshine in the backyard.
Me neither. I buy a case or two from a local farmer I’m friends with. She brings them to a local farmer’s market and I spend the rest of the Saturday canning
It depends on what the intended usage. If i want acid/normal tomato for ragu or red sauce Hunt’s is best. If I want some sweetness, I used Academia Barilla. These make a great “winter caprese” first course with some basil or pesto and some good homemade mozzarella.
( America’s Test Kitchen tasting panel chose Muir Glen first, Hunts second, ) here is the link to their 2-3 minute video…
Nina.
An easy selection.
Delicious and versatile. The only drawback is the size of the can as it limits my use.
I grew up with mom and grandma using Redpack. They tend to have a richer, more tomato paste flavor, than others.
I also like Hunt’s. They tend to be on the sweet side.
I use canned plum tomatoes primarily for gravy and marinara sauce (or variations thereof).
+1
We get them at Costco in the 35oz size and also a big size, looks like a gallon.
Muir Glen. Not because they’re organic. That’s just the nice bonus.
I haven’t been willing thus far to spring for the good San Marzanos.
Ninas aren’t at my Costco, I don’t think.
La Valle san marzanos
and this brand
Those are good but the label is misleading as they are not San Marzano tomatoes. I don’t recall their origin but they are not from San Marzano.
I don’t buy them because of the misleading label.
T. Interesting I am not home, but I will have to look at the can when i get back to see where they are from.
California, if I recall
The San Marzano brand is owned by Simpson Imports, Ltd. of Jenkintown PA - another misleading name, since the tomatoes are not imported. They are the same variety as those grown in San Marzano, but are grown in the USA (mostly, if not exclusively, in California).
thanks Robert saves me a trip home. they are a good product, regardless of where they are from.
I find two different Nina brand tomatoes at my local Costco.
Most frequently, it is this label:
The label reads “Packed from San Marzano Region.” It does not say “D.O.P.” These are Italian tomatoes - and damn good ones at that - but not true San Marzanos.
Occasionally, Costco will have Nina tomatoes with this label, which speaks for itself:
I have used both. Quite frankly, I can’t tell the difference - both are excellent, and much cheaper than other “San Marzanos.”
while not plum tomatoes, these are excellent in a marinara, or on a pizza… a must try if you see them… no sugar, no added juice or puree, and no citric acid. I doubt they gat national distribution, but certainly around the tri-state area…
Along with Red Gold, Sacramento, and Tuttorosso, RedPack is a brand of the Red Gold Company, Elwood IN.
All of their products are good - and Red Gold tomato juice, made from fresh tomatoes instead of tomato concentrate like most, is the best I have tasted other than homemade.
I agree that they label is misleading but I still think they are the best tasting store bought tomatoes that I have tried.
You guys clearly have better Costco’s than we do. I’ll look to make sure, but I don’t recall ever seeing them around here.
I like these, at Trader Joe’s, $3.99
