I decided to try my hand at canning tomatoes for the first time. I researched the process and wanted to make sure I had everything I needed to do the job and make it an easy process. After watching many videos on youtube and the old process of blanching the tomatoes in hot water then in an ice bath and finally peeling the skins off them, and then contending with the seeds I saw this type of machine and was amazed how easy it looked and how much of a time saver it would be. I am so glad I made the purchase! I processed over a half bushel of pre-cooked tomatoes in less than 10 minutes. The sauce came out perfectly, no skins or seeds to deal with. The price was great, the quality if too, I am so happy I bought this, next year I plan on canning much more and this will make the job much easier.